Just another day of success for Tyson.
Boxing wise he’s expected to take on Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition in the Congo in April.
He’s already been there as it turns out recently he shared earlier today on his social channels.
He got a hero’s welcome clearly. A great trip.
Here’s what we know of it from today and from previously last year — putting it all together based on the trip today:
- Purpose of the 2025 visit: Tyson traveled to Kinshasa in October 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary (some sources note 51st) of the iconic “Rumble in the Jungle” fight (Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman in 1974).
- Ancestry connection: A DNA ancestry test revealed strong genetic ties to the Congo (maternal lineage traced back there; some claims say 80% Congolese heritage).
- He described it as an emotional “homecoming” and called the land “of my ancestors.”
- Hero’s welcome: He received a massive, enthusiastic reception from crowds in Kinshasa, with locals, dignitaries, artists, and the Congolese Boxing Federation celebrating his arrival.
- Key meetings: Met with President Félix Tshisekedi, received an honorable key/symbolic gesture, and pledged support for youth boxing academies in Kinshasa.Personal highlights: Visited the Congo River (stunned by its beauty), interacted with locals, and called the trip “life-changing” and the people “beautiful.”
- He expressed plans to return.2026 updates: Recent content (February 17, 2026) from his “Behind the Mike” series teases more footage, including crossing the river to meet “new neighbors” in Congo, suggesting ongoing or follow-up content from the trip.
- Related context: The visit ties into future plans like a potential exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather in Kinshasa on April 25, 2026 (tentative, not yet fully confirmed), echoing the historic Rumble legacy.
Expect news on Mayweather vs Tyson in the Congo soon — they are looking at April for a boxing exhibition there.
