Former five-division world champion, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Has confirmed he is coming out of retirement, declaring his intention to return to officially sanctioned professional fights after his scheduled exhibition against Mike Tyson.
Mayweather originally stepped away from the sport in 2017 with a flawless 50-0 professional record.
Although he has since participated in a series of high-profile exhibition bouts, the undefeated American now says he is ready to resume his professional career.
Speaking to Agence France-Presse, the 47-year-old revealed that his exhibition clash with Tyson will serve as a prelude to a full competitive comeback later in the year.
“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing.
“From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards, no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and generate more money with each event, then (sic) my events.”
Known globally by his moniker “Money,” Mayweather once topped the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, reportedly earning $300 million in 2015, according to Forbes.
His latest announcement signals a dramatic return to the professional ranks, years after he insisted his perfect record marked the end of his career.
