Mike Tyson spoke honestly about what motivated him to accept an upcoming fight against Mayweather. The challenge is huge, considering that his rival remains one of the most dominant fighters in the sport today. In a recent interview, Tyson explained how the motivation to say yes to such a highly anticipated fight was born. He even admitted that a personal and family reason pushed him beyond the sporting aspect.
A powerful reason to return to the ring
According to Mundo Deportivo, the boxing legend revealed on the Today Show that during a conversation with his 14-year-old son, he found the motivation to accept the fight. He also admitted frankly that money played a key role, since one of his top priorities is securing his family’s future.
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“I have a 14-year-old son, and my son asked me: ‘Why? Why are you doing this?’ For a moment, I didn’t know what to say. I felt sad. I told him: ‘Because I’m the best who ever did this.’ That’s why. He didn’t understand, but I told him: ‘I have to do it, it’s the only thing I know how to do,’” Tyson confessed.
He also stressed the financial side: “Look, I made more money in my 50s than in my 20s. And I only had, what, four fights in my 50s. It’s very interesting. From that perspective, now I’m 60 years old. Money means nothing. I can take care of the people I love.”
The Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather fight will take place in 2026. However, the exact date has not been confirmed. Still, the matchup promises to be a historic showdown between a boxing legend and one of his toughest rivals, and fans are eagerly waiting for it.
