Floyd Mayweather Predicted to Lead as Top Favorite in Upcoming Fight Against Mike Tyson
In an unexpected turn of events, boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson have signed contracts for an exhibition match in 2026. The announcement has sent ripples through the boxing world, with Mayweather, undefeated and 10 years younger at 48, considered a heavy favourite by most analysts.
Mayweather, who has had several comebacks and exhibition matches since his first official retirement, recently posted a picture of himself on a private jet with a large sum of cash on social media, captioned: "How the f*** for 29-30 years you can keep getting money like this?"
Tyson, 59 and most recently returning to boxing for a match against Jake Paul in 2024, which Paul won via unanimous decision, expressed surprise about the upcoming match, stating that he never thought it would happen. However, he has also expressed concerns about Mayweather's health, stating that the match could be detrimental to Mayweather's health.
The match, an exhibition, not a professional boxing competition, is yet to release official odds. Josh Peter, a boxing writer for USA Today, estimated the odds for the Mayweather vs Tyson fight to be around -140 Mayweather, +160 Tyson. However, casino.org, a reliable source, states Mayweather is favoured with odds of 1.2 and Tyson with 4.5.
Mayweather battled John Gotti III, Mikuru Asakura, and Aaron Chalmers in his exhibition matches, while Tyson, off the back of a loss to Jake Paul, is unlikely to face the same level of backing.
Boxing writer Josh Peter's verdict for the Mayweather vs Tyson fight was a split decision because "it's hard to imagine these guys trying to each other." Yet, there may still be enough money on Tyson to present a value opportunity betting on Mayweather to retain his unbeaten record.
The match between Mayweather and Tyson, two of the most iconic figures in boxing history, promises to be a spectacle, regardless of the outcome. As the date approaches, anticipation is building, and fans are eager to witness this historic event.
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