Mike Tyson gives health update as Floyd Mayweather showdown hangs in the balance

Mike Tyson has given a positive health update as his showdown with Floyd Mayweather hangs in the balance.

The boxing legend has remained tight-lipped about when fans might see him face the undefeated former champion.

Tyson said in a recent interview: "There's not much I can talk on, but it's pretty interesting.

"I'm just happy that I'm in the condition I'm in to be able to do this to the degree that I can."

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The former world heavyweight champion shared he is in strong physical condition as he nears his 60th birthday.

Repeated postponements have left promoters unable to lock in a confirmed date for the highly anticipated matchup between Tyson and Mayweather.

The contest was initially pencilled in for the opening months of 2026, but ongoing delays have prevented organisers from finalising arrangements.

Each passing week without an official announcement damages confidence that the bout will materialise.

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Boxing fans are eager to witness two of the sport's most celebrated figures share the ring despite the mounting uncertainty.

Tyson sustained a hand injury during his preparations for the Mayweather exhibition, but appears to have recovered.

Mayweather already has a June 2026 clash with ex-kickboxing champion Mike Zambidis on his calendar.

A rematch with longtime rival Manny Pacquiao is also planned for later in the year, although that contest remains uncertain.

Tyson's most recent competitive appearance came in mid-2024 when he faced YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

Paul claimed a unanimous decision victory in the eight-round contest, which Netflix streamed to 108 million viewers worldwide.

Some observers believe that defeat should have marked the end of Tyson's ring career, raising questions about the appetite for another exhibition.

Despite this, the former champion maintains his willingness to compete when the price is right.

He said: "I don't know when [I'll stop fighting]. I only think of it when somebody brings me a check. I can think of a lot of people [I want to fight]."

The fight between the pair helped transform exhibition contests into highly profitable ventures for promoters.

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