Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather – the two most iconic names of this sport – they signed a contract with CSI Sports ™/Fight Sports® to face each other in spring 2026. Date and place remain in the package, but the contract is concluded. Tyson, the youngest heavyweight champion in history, and Mayweather, an invincible defense genius of 50-0 boxing, will finally divide the ring.
Both men confirmed the fight. Tyson admitted that he could not believe that Mayweather agreed. Mayweather, in the style of a trademark, says that this is another huge scene to prove that it is still “the best in the boxing industry”.
Tyson brings power, even after 50 years of 1950s.
Tyson will be 58 years senior when Mayweather will fight, but the danger did not disappear. Fans saw a flash of his power at their exhibition with Roy Jones Jr., which made over 1.6 million PPV – proof that people are still paying to see how they throw blows. His return in 2024 broke the transmitting slabs, preparing the scene for something even bigger. Tyson claims that Mayweather risks his health.
“When CSI came to me about entering the ring with Floyd Mayweather, I thought:” There is no way it happened, “said Tyson. “But Floyd said so. This fight is not something that the world, nor never thought it would happen. It will be bad for his health, but he wants to do it, so it is signed and it happens.”
Mayweather holds the show is going on
For Mayweather, 49 years during the fight, this is not his first fight outside the official record. It is already exhibitions in Japan and Dubai, earning money while maintaining its 50-0. Remember that he is a man who headed the richest fights ever issued – Pacquiao (2015, 600+ million dollars), McGregor (2017, 600 $+ million) and Canelo (2013, 150 $+ million). Now he adds Tyson to his portfolio, global mainstream.
“I have been doing it for 30 years and there was not a single warrior who could destroy my heritage,” said Mayweather. “If I’m going to do something, it will be immense and legendary. This exhibition will give fans what they want.”
CSI Sports has published a global spectacle
Co-founders of CSI Sports ™ and Fight Sports®, Richard and Craig Miele, say that this fight will break down every record set of events Tyson 2024. With the industry the power of John Skipper (ex-espn, dazn), Mark Tafet (ex-hbo ppv) and chris deblasio (ex-showtime) will be Built as a global entertainment juggernaut.
They promise a “weekly story about Premium”, a world-class place, and even “modern in-ring technology”, designed to change the evaluation and presentation of the fight. Translation: This is not just a fight, it is a money printing machine wrapped in a spectacle.
Not everyone is buying it
On paper it is uncomplicated: the raw knockout power of Tyson vs Mayweather in defense. Tyson is still in danger in both hands, even at the age of 58. Mayweather made a career with an annulment of pressure and avoiding damage.
That is why he sells: Brawler versus technique, a decades of a minute, but still symbols of what was once boxing. Purists know that Mayweather should slip, counteract and leave untouched. Free fans dream that Tyson lands one neat shot. This is a hook.
Of course, critics are circling. Some call it a circus, Freakshow, another cash grip in the “era of the performance” of boxing. Purists say cheaper legacy. But fans remember Mayweather – McEGOR in 2017 – first laughed and then broke each record of revenues in sport. Tyson – Mayweather can do the same, maybe bigger.
Will this fight count on their records? NO. Like the Mayweather exhibitions in Japan and Dubai, this will not affect his 50-0 record. Tyson retired in 50-6 and this will not be added.
How senior will they be? Tyson will be 58 years senior. Mayweather will be 49 years senior.
Why are they doing this? Money, heritage and spectacle. Both remain huge draws, and the box is deep in the “era of the performance”.
Can Tyson actually hurt Mayweather? Yes, if he lands. The power of Tyson did not disappear, but the Mayweather defense craft was designed to suppress wild pressure. This collision is an intrigue.
How huge will this event be? Expect one of the largest global boxing broadcasts in history. CSI Sports plans to surpass the Tyson’s record party in 2024 with full promotion around the world.
World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.
The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.
WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.
Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard
Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton
(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)
Heavyweight Copper Box Arena, London 10×3
Round
Fisher
Pirotton
Round 1
10
9
Round 2
10
9
Round 3
9
10
Round 4
9
10
Round 5
10
9
Round 6
10
9
Round 7
10
9
Round 8
10
9
Round 9
10
9
Round 10
10
9
WBN Totals:
98
92
Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95
Zuffa Boxing
Preview
Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.
The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.
Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.
WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.
Results
All times are local BST.
23:41
Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.
22:42
Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.
21:43
Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.
20:52
Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.
20:32
Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.
19:29
Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.
18:40
Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.
18:24
Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.
17:42
Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.
Remaining Bouts
Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight
Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight
TV Coverage
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the event.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
World Boxing News provides results and updates as Liam Davies faces Nathaniel Collins in the main event at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham.
Davies and Collins collide over 12 rounds for the EBU European featherweight title at the top of the Queensberry Promotions card.
Luke McCormack faces Kay Prospere for the vacant British super lightweight title, while Bradley Goldsmith takes on Amir Abubaker for the IBF International middleweight title.
WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.
Results
All times are local BST.
23:11
Gerome Warburton defeated Nathan Heaney for the second time running as the middleweight put an exclamation mark on his first victory.
Heaney walks away from the sport having been an entertainer through a long carer, without reaching the heights of a world title.
22:04
Liam Davies improved to 19-1 after Nathaniel Collins retired at the end of the seventh round due to a cut over his right eye. Collins had also been dropped in the opening round as Davies successfully defended the European featherweight title.
21:22
Bradley Goldsmith improved to 17-1 with a seventh-round stoppage of Amir Abubaker to retain his IBF International middleweight title. Abubaker went down in the fourth and three times in the seventh before the finish at 2:42.
20:10
Lewis Richardson improved to 3-0 with a shutout six-round points victory over Ivan Trofimovich, earning a 60-54 decision.
19:56
Luke McCormack moved to 6-0 and claimed the vacant British super lightweight title with a tenth-round knockout of Kay Prospere, who was counted out after a right uppercut at 1:28.
18:55
Michael Hussain moved to 5-0 with a four-round points victory over Nabil Ahmed, earning a 39-38 decision.
18:11
Nelson Birchall moved to 12-0 with a third-round stoppage of Lewis Morris, who went down before the finish came at 1:12. Lasha Guruli also remained unbeaten at 5-0 after edging Hughie Wilson 77-75 over eight rounds.
17:22
Early action saw John Tom Varey and Reese Lynch claim four-round victories to move to 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.
TV Coverage
DAZN provides full worldwide coverage.
Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the event.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
