Eight years on from his retirement from professional boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr has shared an update on whether he sees himself making a return to the sport he once dominated.
The Michigan-native is widely considered to be one of, if not the greatest fighter to have ever laced up a pair of gloves, winning world titles across five weight classes during his accomplished tenure.
He produced a number of legacy-defining victories along the way, defeating the likes of Oscar De La Hoya. Miguel Cotto, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Manny Pacquiao to name just a few.
His 2015 victory over Pacquiao, which was dubbed as the ‘Fight Of The Century’, saw him establish himself as arguably the best fighter of his entire generation, although the fight itself failed to live up to its expectations.
Mayweather called time on his professional career after he beat MMA legend Conor McGregor back in August 2017, but the 48-year-old has participated in a number of exhibition bouts since then.
Speaking to TMZ Sports, ‘Money’ Mayweather was asked if he would consider making a return to the professional side of the sport in the near future.
“It’s on the [table]. It’s been talks. It’s been talks, it’s possible … We just don’t know, but as of right now everything is going great. I feel good, working hard each and every day, and I can’t wait for 2026.”
It has been reported that Mayweather will lock horns with former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in an exhibition clash next year, although an official announcement is yet to be made.
Should a potential match-up with Tyson fall through, Mayweather could be tempted into a rematch with former rival Pacquiao, after it was revealed that both fighters are interested in facing each other once again.
