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Floyd Mayweather Gave Telling Reaction After Mike Tyson Took Swing at Him

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Updated 10:04 5 Sep 2025 GMT+1Published 10:02 5 Sep 2025 GMT+1

Floyd Mayweather Gave Telling Reaction After Mike Tyson Took Swing at Him

Mike Tyson took a swing at Floyd Mayweather at a WBC convention.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

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Floyd Mayweather had a priceless reaction when Mike Tyson took a swing for him during a ceremony.

Mayweather is set to return to action when he faces Tyson in an exhibition bout next year.

The exact date, location and venue are to be determined, but CSI Sports/Fight Sports will put on the event.

It won't be the first time Mayweather and Tyson have come face-to-face, having had a bizarre interaction in 2014.

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They crossed paths at a WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

As Tyson approached Mayweather, he seemed to throw a punch before giving him a hug.

Mayweather, who extended his arm for a handshake, didn't flinch as Tyson swung for him.

He laughed off Tyson's antics as they shared a warm embrace on stage.

What have Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather said about their exhibition?

It won't be Tyson or Mayweather's first foray into exhibition boxing.

'Iron' Mike took on fellow great Roy Jones Jr. in November while 2020, while 'Money' has faced the likes of Logan Paul and Deji in exhibition bouts.

And they will square off against each other in a planned bout in 2026.

Mike Tyson returned to boxing when he fought Jake Paul in a professional bout. Image: Getty
Mike Tyson returned to boxing when he fought Jake Paul in a professional bout. Image: Getty

Tyson said: "This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen. However, boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable - and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets.

"I still can't believe Floyd wants to really do this," he continued. "It's going to be detrimental to his health, but he wants to do it, so it's signed and it's happening!"

Mayweather added: "I've been doing this for 30 years and there hasn't been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy.

"You already know that if I am going to do something, it's going to be big and it’s going to be legendary. I'm the best in the business of boxing. This exhibition will give the fans what they want."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Boxing, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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