Mayweather Schedules Exhibition Fights as Prelude to Pacquiao Rematch
Former US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has disclosed that he will participate in several exhibition matches before his highly anticipated rematch with Manny Pacquiao. The 48-year-old boxing legend outlined his plans, which include facing off against two notable opponents in the coming months.
Upcoming Exhibition Matches Announced
Mayweather confirmed that he will first step into the ring against Mike Tyson, the 59-year-old former heavyweight boxing champion. This exhibition match is scheduled to take place on April 25, 2026. Following this encounter, Mayweather will then compete against Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in another exhibition fight set for June 2026 in Athens, Greece.
The 45-year-old Zambidis is an 18-time world champion who retired with an impressive record of 157 wins and 24 losses in kickboxing. These two exhibition bouts are intended to serve as warm-up events, preparing Mayweather for his main event showdown with Pacquiao on September 19, 2026.
Mayweather's History with Exhibition Fights
Exhibition matches are not a new venture for Floyd Mayweather. Since his last professional fight against Conor McGregor in 2017, Mayweather has engaged in several high-profile exhibition bouts. In 2018, he faced kickboxing star turned boxer Tenshin Nasukawa, and in 2021, he took on WWE star Logan Paul. These events have kept Mayweather active in the boxing world while building excitement for future matchups.
The upcoming fights against Tyson and Zambidis continue this trend, offering fans a glimpse of Mayweather's skills before the much-awaited rematch with Pacquiao. This strategy not only maintains his visibility but also hones his condition for the September bout.
