Mayweather and Pacquiao to Rematch in Las Vegas on Netflix
Boxing fans are in for a treat as Floyd Mayweather Jr. And Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a professional rematch, scheduled for September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The bout will be streamed live globally on Netflix, marking a significant event in the world of boxing [1].
A Decade After the ‘Fight of the Century’
The two boxing icons first clashed in 2015 in what was billed as the ‘Fight of the Century.’ Mayweather won that encounter by unanimous decision, but the rematch offers Pacquiao a chance to settle the score. Pacquiao, 47, believes the fans deserve this second opportunity, stating, “Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. The fans have waited long enough. They deserve this rematch.” [1] He too expressed his desire for Mayweather to remember who handed him his sole professional loss.
Mayweather Confident of Another Victory
Mayweather, 48, remains confident in his ability to defeat Pacquiao once again. “I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result,” he stated [1]. Mayweather retired from professional prize fighting undefeated at 50-0 with 27 knockouts in 2017, but has since participated in a series of exhibition bouts.
Recent Ring Activity for Both Fighters
Pacquiao came out of retirement in 2025, facing former WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in July, resulting in a majority draw [3]. He is also scheduled for an exhibition fight against Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas [3]. Mayweather is preparing for an exhibition against Mike Tyson in the spring of this year, with a date yet to be confirmed [1].
The First Fight and Its Legacy
The first Mayweather-Pacquiao fight shattered boxing records, drawing over 4.5 million pay-per-view buys and generating over $410 million in revenue [3]. While the fight itself was considered by some to be lacking in action, it remains the richest in boxing history. [2]
What We Don’t Know Yet
The weight class and number of rounds for the rematch have not yet been announced.