{"id":1786473,"date":"2026-02-17T09:20:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1786473"},"modified":"2026-02-17T09:20:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:20:20","slug":"floyd-mayweather-jr-and-mike-tyson-reportedly-set-for-april-exhibition-bout-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1786473","title":{"rendered":"Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson Reportedly Set for April Exhibition Bout in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F17%2Fmike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-jr-boxing-exhibition-fight-congo-africa-april-2026-reports-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Sports\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Feb 17, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider 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Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Reportedly Set for April Exhibition Bout in Africa congo spring 2026 boxin\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Al Bello\/ Christian Petersen\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":\"Shop Now\"}}]'>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F17%2Fmike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-jr-boxing-exhibition-fight-congo-africa-april-2026-reports-001.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Al Bello\/ Christian Petersen\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\">Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly agreed to a tentative date and location for their exhibition fight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\">The bout is rumored to take place in April 2026 in the Congo\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\">Tyson confirmed the match is happening, stating, \u201cHe challenged me\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">In a move that promises to shake the foundations of the boxing world, legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are reportedly set to face off in an exhibition match this April. According to <em>Sport Bible<\/em>, the bout will take place in the Congo, bringing two of the sport\u2019s most iconic figures together for an event that defies traditional weight classes and eras. While details have been sparse for months, Tyson recently confirmed the rumors, stating simply, \u201cYeah, it\u2019s happening!\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The matchup, which pits the ferocious power of \u201cIron Mike\u201d against the defensive genius of \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather, has been swirling in the rumor mill for some time. When asked by <em>TMZ Sports<\/em> if the fight was still on, Tyson didn\u2019t mince words. \u201cYou think I give that up? I was minding my business. He challenged me,\u201d the former heavyweight champion said. Tyson, who recently faced Jake Paul in a unanimous decision loss last November, acknowledged the sheer unpredictability of the current boxing landscape. \u201cThis fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Mayweather, who retired with a pristine 50-0 professional record in 2017, last stepped into the ring for an August 2024 exhibition against John Gotti III, which ended in a no-decision. In a statement released last September, the 49-year-old emphasized his confidence and showmanship. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing this for 30 years, and there hasn\u2019t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,\u201d Mayweather declared. \u201cYou already know that if I am going to do something, it\u2019s going to be big and it\u2019s going to be legendary.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">While an exact date in April has yet to be confirmed, the reported location in the Congo adds a historic layer to the event, recalling the \u201cRumble in the Jungle.\u201d As fans await official ticket information and broadcast details, the prospect of seeing Tyson and Mayweather share a ring remains one of the most intriguing storylines of 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6676329\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Floyd Mayweather Jr. Announces Return to Professional Boxing Following Mike Tyson Exhibition\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6676401\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Ryan Garcia Defeats Mario Barrios To Claim the WBC Welterweight Title\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Reportedly Set for April Exhibition Bout in Africa congo spring 2026 boxin\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":933,\"credit\":\"Al Bello\/ Christian Petersen\/Getty Images\",\"caption\":\"\",\"creditKey\":\"general\",\"description\":\"\",\"annotations\":null,\"shop\":{\"url\":null,\"label\":\"Shop Now\"}}]'>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F17%2Fmike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-jr-boxing-exhibition-fight-congo-africa-april-2026-reports-001.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Al Bello\/ Christian Petersen\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\">Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly agreed to a tentative date and location for their exhibition fight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\">The bout is rumored to take place in April 2026 in the Congo\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\">Tyson confirmed the match is happening, stating, \u201cHe challenged me\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">In a move that promises to shake the foundations of the boxing world, legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are reportedly set to face off in an exhibition match this April. According to <em>Sport Bible<\/em>, the bout will take place in the Congo, bringing two of the sport\u2019s most iconic figures together for an event that defies traditional weight classes and eras. While details have been sparse for months, Tyson recently confirmed the rumors, stating simply, \u201cYeah, it\u2019s happening!\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The matchup, which pits the ferocious power of \u201cIron Mike\u201d against the defensive genius of \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather, has been swirling in the rumor mill for some time. When asked by <em>TMZ Sports<\/em> if the fight was still on, Tyson didn\u2019t mince words. \u201cYou think I give that up? I was minding my business. He challenged me,\u201d the former heavyweight champion said. Tyson, who recently faced Jake Paul in a unanimous decision loss last November, acknowledged the sheer unpredictability of the current boxing landscape. \u201cThis fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Mayweather, who retired with a pristine 50-0 professional record in 2017, last stepped into the ring for an August 2024 exhibition against John Gotti III, which ended in a no-decision. In a statement released last September, the 49-year-old emphasized his confidence and showmanship. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing this for 30 years, and there hasn\u2019t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,\u201d Mayweather declared. \u201cYou already know that if I am going to do something, it\u2019s going to be big and it\u2019s going to be legendary.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">While an exact date in April has yet to be confirmed, the reported location in the Congo adds a historic layer to the event, recalling the \u201cRumble in the Jungle.\u201d As fans await official ticket information and broadcast details, the prospect of seeing Tyson and Mayweather share a ring remains one of the most intriguing storylines of 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6676329\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Floyd Mayweather Jr. Announces Return to Professional Boxing Following Mike Tyson Exhibition\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6676401\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Ryan Garcia Defeats Mario Barrios To Claim the WBC Welterweight Title\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Christian Petersen\/Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.8K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\">Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly agreed to a tentative date and location for their exhibition fight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\">The bout is rumored to take place in April 2026 in the Congo\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\">Tyson confirmed the match is happening, stating, \u201cHe challenged me\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">In a move that promises to shake the foundations of the boxing world, legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather are reportedly set to face off in an exhibition match this April. According to <em>Sport Bible<\/em>, the bout will take place in the Congo, bringing two of the sport\u2019s most iconic figures together for an event that defies traditional weight classes and eras. While details have been sparse for months, Tyson recently confirmed the rumors, stating simply, \u201cYeah, it\u2019s happening!\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The matchup, which pits the ferocious power of \u201cIron Mike\u201d against the defensive genius of \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather, has been swirling in the rumor mill for some time. When asked by <em>TMZ Sports<\/em> if the fight was still on, Tyson didn\u2019t mince words. \u201cYou think I give that up? I was minding my business. He challenged me,\u201d the former heavyweight champion said. Tyson, who recently faced Jake Paul in a unanimous decision loss last November, acknowledged the sheer unpredictability of the current boxing landscape. \u201cThis fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Mayweather, who retired with a pristine 50-0 professional record in 2017, last stepped into the ring for an August 2024 exhibition against John Gotti III, which ended in a no-decision. In a statement released last September, the 49-year-old emphasized his confidence and showmanship. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing this for 30 years, and there hasn\u2019t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,\u201d Mayweather declared. \u201cYou already know that if I am going to do something, it\u2019s going to be big and it\u2019s going to be legendary.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">While an exact date in April has yet to be confirmed, the reported location in the Congo adds a historic layer to the event, recalling the \u201cRumble in the Jungle.\u201d As fans await official ticket information and broadcast details, the prospect of seeing Tyson and Mayweather share a ring remains one of the most intriguing storylines of 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6676329\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Floyd Mayweather Jr. Announces Return to Professional Boxing Following Mike Tyson Exhibition\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6676401\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Ryan Garcia Defeats Mario Barrios To Claim the WBC Welterweight Title\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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According to <em>Sport Bible<\/em>, the bout will take place in the Congo, bringing two of the sport\u2019s most iconic figures together for an event that defies traditional weight classes and eras. While details have been sparse for months, Tyson recently confirmed the rumors, stating simply, \u201cYeah, it\u2019s happening!\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">The matchup, which pits the ferocious power of \u201cIron Mike\u201d against the defensive genius of \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather, has been swirling in the rumor mill for some time. When asked by <em>TMZ Sports<\/em> if the fight was still on, Tyson didn\u2019t mince words. \u201cYou think I give that up? I was minding my business. He challenged me,\u201d the former heavyweight champion said. Tyson, who recently faced Jake Paul in a unanimous decision loss last November, acknowledged the sheer unpredictability of the current boxing landscape. \u201cThis fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Mayweather, who retired with a pristine 50-0 professional record in 2017, last stepped into the ring for an August 2024 exhibition against John Gotti III, which ended in a no-decision. In a statement released last September, the 49-year-old emphasized his confidence and showmanship. \u201cI\u2019ve been doing this for 30 years, and there hasn\u2019t been a single fighter that can tarnish my legacy,\u201d Mayweather declared. \u201cYou already know that if I am going to do something, it\u2019s going to be big and it\u2019s going to be legendary.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">While an exact date in April has yet to be confirmed, the reported location in the Congo adds a historic layer to the event, recalling the \u201cRumble in the Jungle.\u201d As fans await official ticket information and broadcast details, the prospect of seeing Tyson and Mayweather share a ring remains one of the most intriguing storylines of 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    BoxingMike TysonFloyd Mayweather Jr.Floyd Mayweather\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/2\/mike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-jr-boxing-exhibition-fight-congo-africa-april-2026-reports&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F17%2Fmike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-jr-boxing-exhibition-fight-congo-africa-april-2026-reports-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Feb 17, 2026 1.8K Views 1\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Al Bello\/ Christian Petersen\/Getty Images Sports Feb 17, 2026 1.8K Views 1\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reportedly agreed to a tentative date and location for their exhibition fight The bout is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1786473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1786473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1786473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1786473\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1786473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1786473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1786473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}