The 48-year-old, who last fought professionally in 2017, is first scheduled to face former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in an exhibition bout this spring. However, Mayweather has now revealed that he intends to step back into the professional ranks after that event, marking his first sanctioned fight in nine years.
An opponent for the proposed comeback has yet to be named, and no official date or venue has been disclosed.
First Professional Fight Since McGregor Victory
Mayweather’s last professional appearance came in August 2017, when he defeated former UFC champion Conor McGregor via 10th-round technical knockout. That victory secured his 50th career win without defeat, cementing his undefeated record and prompting his third retirement from the sport.
Over the course of his career, Mayweather captured world titles across five weight divisions and built a reputation as one of boxing’s most technically gifted and commercially successful fighters.
In a statement announcing his latest return, Mayweather expressed confidence in his continued drawing power and competitive ability.
“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” he said, adding that his upcoming events would surpass others in gate revenue, global broadcast audience and overall financial performance.
A History of Retirements and High-Profile Fights
Mayweather previously announced retirements in 2007 (twice) and again in 2015, before returning to fight McGregor in 2017. Since stepping away from professional competition, he has remained active in exhibition bouts, including his most recent outing against John Gotti III in August 2024.
Throughout his career, Mayweather headlined some of the highest-grossing events in boxing history. Notable among them were his blockbuster clashes with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, Mexican star Saul Alvarez — widely known as Canelo — and McGregor.
His planned return to professional competition adds another chapter to a career defined as much by financial milestones and spectacle as by in-ring achievement. Whether the comeback leads to a lasting run or a one-off appearance remains to be seen, but it is certain to command global attention.