Chalien Dantes/Contributor

Get ready for one of the most unexpected matchups in boxing history: Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are stepping back into the ring for an exhibition bout next year.

While exact details like the date, location, and rules are still under wraps, what’s clear is that this fight brings together two icons from completely different boxing worlds.

Tyson, now 59, ruled the heavyweight division in his prime with explosive power and a fierce presence. Mayweather, 48, built his legacy on unmatched defensive skill and retired undefeated at 50-0, collecting titles across five weight classes.

Tyson recently returned to the spotlight after a long layoff, facing Jake Paul in a bout that stirred plenty of controversy. Now, he’s set to face Mayweather, whose post-retirement has been filled with exhibition fights around the globe, including his latest against John Gotti III.

This isn’t about records or rankings.

Exhibition fights don’t count officially, and there’s usually no declared winner.

But what this bout offers is something boxing fans never thought they’d see: a clash of two legends from opposite ends of the sport’s spectrum, one built on raw power, the other on precision.

It’s unpredictable, it’s a little wild, and it’s exactly the kind of spectacle boxing’s unpredictable new era thrives on.