Two legendary figures in boxing history have officially committed to an event dubbed “Stumble in the Jungle.”
After much speculation and skepticism, it seems that the long-anticipated boxing match between retired icons Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather is actually happening, as both fighters have reached a tentative agreement to meet. The exhibition is set to take place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on April 25, according to Mike Coppinger from Ring Magazine.
This highly publicized showdown symbolizes the return of boxing to a country once known as Zaire, a notable location for the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in 1974.
The fight, which was first hinted at last year, has yet to confirm its specific date or venue.
Mayweather had not stepped into the ring since facing John Gotti III in August 2024, where he lost by decision. He had also been eyeing a potential rematch with Manny Pacquiao, but those talks fell through.
On the other hand, Tyson, a former heavyweight champion with a strong fan following, lost to Jake Paul by unanimous decision in a Netflix streamed fight back in November 2024. Now, he’s been redirected to focus on his matchup with Mayweather.
“Yes, it’s happening,” Tyson confirmed to TMZ. “You think I’ll let this go? I was just going about my life when [Floyd] called me out.”
Mayweather, with titles spanning five divisions, has been active in several exhibition matches since retiring in 2017 after his TKO victory over UFC fighter Conor McGregor, leaving him with a pristine record of 50-0, which includes a win over Logan Paul.
Even though his upcoming bout offers a chance to maintain an unblemished record, the specifics around the weight limit are still unclear.
Tyson added, “This is a fight that the world, and even I, never envisioned would happen. But boxing has entered an unpredictable era, and this match definitely exemplifies that.”
