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Floyd Mayweather has made a career of saying “never” — only to flip it the moment the money or moment suited. Now, the unbeaten five-weight ruler has cracked open the one vault he always said would remain locked: his 50-0 record. Already signed for a 2026 exhibition with Mike Tyson, Mayweather casually let slip that his perfect slate may no longer be untouchable. Talks for a professional comeback “There have been talks. There have been talks. It’s possible,” Mayweather told TMZ Sports when asked about a professional return. That single phrase moves the Tyson fight from spectacle into a potential stepping stone. For years, Mayweather dismissed the idea of a real comeback. In 2017, the Grand Rapids native sold McGregor as his “final farewell” — the night he joined the exclusive 50-0 club. Every exhibition since has been brushed off as “fun, entertainment, never serious.” This time, he’s talking differently. “I’m not really training right now,” Mayweather admitted. “The fight [with Mike Tyson] is in 2026. We’re still ironing out everything. But I’m pretty sure it’s going to be exciting for the people and the fans.” A Jake Paul professional fight? Exciting, yes — but what if Tyson, even at 59 and under exhibition rules, makes Mayweather look human? What if Jake Paul, already circling Tyson and Anthony Joshua, dangles an eight-figure pro fight? That’s the real story: Mayweather may no longer view 50-0 as sacrosanct. If the right crossover opponent and the right numbers align, the “Money Man” has proved time and again that “retired” is just another word to sell pay-per-views. History shows the pattern. After Andre Berto in 2015, Mayweather walked away — then returned for McGregor. Before that, he vanished after Oscar De La Hoya, only to reappear for Ricky Hatton. Every Mayweather retirement comes with a question mark attached. 50-0 Legacy Now, with Tyson’s return stoking the fires, Mayweather has planted the biggest asterisk of all beside his 50-0 legacy. The GOAT debate suddenly has fresh fuel. If Mayweather risks it and loses, the entire story of his career changes. If he comes back and wins, he cashes in on yet another chapter in the richest saga boxing has ever known. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.