'The Fight of the Century' Mayweather vs. Tyson Not Off... Pushing for May 30 Postponement, "Real Showdown in the Congo Jungle Hanbok Arena"

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The highly anticipated bout between legendary boxers Mike Tyson (58) and Floyd Mayweather (49) has been postponed from the originally scheduled weekend to the end of May.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 27th (Korean time) that "the exhibition match between Mayweather and Tyson has not been cancelled, and they are moving forward with the event targeting May 30 as the new date."

According to the media, the two legends signed a contract for an exhibition match in 2026 last September. The combat sports production company 'CSI Sports' is handling the event organization.

Previously, Tyson announced in February that he would hold the match in the Democratic Republic of Congo on April 25. Rumors also circulated that the fight would take place on the very same ring where Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in the 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle.'

However, the organizers have not yet announced an official broadcaster or venue. The media stated, "We contacted CSI Sports and Tyson's side to verify the facts but received no response. As a result of our investigation, both sides have not yet finalized the venue but are continuing negotiations with the goal of holding the event on May 30. This is one week after the WBC heavyweight title bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Richard Riakporhe in Egypt."

After retiring in 2005, Tyson returned in 2020 with an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., resulting in a draw. In 2024, he faced YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, who is 30 years his junior, in a professional bout but lost by decision.

Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after defeating Conor McGregor. Since then, he has participated in several exhibition matches with famous personalities, with his most recent fight being against John Gotti III in August 2024.

Mayweather is set to face Mike Zambidis in Athens on June 27. He will then reverse his retirement decision on September 19 in Las Vegas to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch, betting on his perfect 50-0 record.

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