New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Floyd Mayweather Jr recently announced that he will resume professional boxing career, ending his retirement that he took nearly 9 years ago. Ranked as the greatest boxer of 21st century by The Ring, Mayweather decided to return to the ring days before his birthday. On 24 February, he will mark his 49th birth.

This major decision comes on the heels of his spring 2026 boxing exhibition with Mike Tyson. According to ESPN report, Mayweather signed an exclusive agreement with CSI Sports/Fight Sports as his promoter for the next stage of his career.

In a written statement, Mayweather said, "I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing," ESPN reported.

Speaking on his return, Mayweather added, "...