Floyd Mayweather is targeting a September 26 exhibition bout with Mike Tyson at Dallas’ American Airlines Center, according to a fresh court filing that asks for an accelerated hearing on the promoter’s injunction request.
What sparked the new schedule?
The original May 30 date fell apart when Tyson, now 60, suffered a minor injury during training. CSI Entertainment, the promoter, holds a six‑month window to reschedule and has chosen the end of September to keep the event viable. The filing, submitted on August 2, 2026, argues that any later hearing would erase the narrow planning margin needed for a major arena show.
How does the lawsuit affect Mayweather’s options?
CSI sued Mayweather in federal court last month, alleging he kept $4.65 million in advance payments for fights against Tyson and Manny Pacquiao but then walked away. The suit also seeks to block Mayweather from fighting Mike Zambidis on June 27 and from taking any opponent other than Tyson under CSI’s banner. Judge Vernon S. Broderick denied a temporary restraining order but left a preliminary injunction pending, leaving the legal landscape unsettled.
Why is an expedited hearing critical?
CSI attorney Judd Burstein wrote to the judge on August 3, requesting a hearing between August 26‑28, 2026, the only dates Mayweather’s lead counsel David Jonelis is free. Burstein warned that a September hearing would give CSI insufficient time to secure licenses, ticketing, and promotion, effectively killing the September 26 fight. He also noted that a delayed ruling would let Mayweather pursue the Zambidis bout, further complicating the schedule.
What could happen next?
Both parties have submitted separate discovery timetables, and the court will set a hearing date soon. If the judge grants the preliminary injunction, Mayweather would be compelled to face Tyson on the proposed date, assuming he agrees. A denial would likely keep the September 26 slot open but could push CSI to seek another opponent or abandon the event altogether. Fans and ticket platforms like Ticketmaster are watching closely, as any shift will ripple through the exhibition market.
How does this impact Mayweather’s legacy?
At 49, Mayweather remains a marquee name in boxing, and a high‑profile exhibition with Tyson would add a historic chapter to his post‑championship career. The legal wrangling, however, underscores the challenges veteran fighters face when navigating contracts and promoter expectations. Regardless of the outcome, the September 26 date has become a focal point for media, promoters, and the sport’s casual audience alike.