Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Rematch Set for September at the Las Vegas Sphere

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, two of boxing’s biggest stars, are set to fight again. They’ll be repeating their highly anticipated 2015 match on September 19th in Las Vegas at a brand-new venue called the Sphere. This event will be the first boxing match held there, and fans can watch it live on Netflix.

Floyd Mayweather, turning 49 on Tuesday, has said he’s returning to boxing after a nine-year break. Manny Pacquiao, 47, came back from a four-year retirement last year and is scheduled to fight Ruslan Provodnikov in April. However, according to the Associated Press, neither fighter has yet decided on a weight class or how long the potential rematch will last.

These two fighters first faced each other eleven years ago in a highly anticipated match that ultimately didn’t live up to expectations. Mayweather won that fight by a judges’ decision, and he confidently predicted the same outcome for their rematch, stating he’d beaten Pacquiao before and would do so again. Pacquiao acknowledged he’d been hampered by a shoulder injury during their first fight, which limited his ability to attack, and expressed his desire for a definitive victory, hoping to give Mayweather his first professional loss and be remembered as the one who did it.

For years, boxing fans had eagerly awaited a fight between these two top contenders, but it took a long time to make happen. Mayweather is known for controlling every aspect of his fights, and some thought he deliberately delayed the matchup until Pacquiao wasn’t quite at his best. Now, both fighters are past their prime, but they’re still huge stars in the boxing world.

Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to face off in a special exhibition match at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, September 19th. This will be their first professional boxing match at this venue, and will be broadcast live on Netflix worldwide.

— Netflix (@netflix) February 23, 2026

Floyd Mayweather retired from professional boxing in 2017 after winning all 50 of his fights, including a victory over Conor McGregor. Since then, he’s participated in exhibition matches, often against opponents who aren’t professional boxers, like YouTubers. He’s also been involved in some legal battles regarding unpaid debts and other money issues. Most recently, Mayweather announced plans for an exhibition fight this spring against 59-year-old Mike Tyson, but the details haven’t been confirmed yet.

Manny Pacquiao has spent recent years involved in Philippine politics, including a run for president and a later unsuccessful Senate campaign. Despite this, he returned to boxing, challenging WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in a fight that ended in a draw. He was aiming to become the oldest boxer to win a title in the 147-pound weight class.

This rematch is part of Netflix’s growing effort to offer live sports. They’ve already streamed fights featuring Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez, and will also broadcast Tyson Fury’s return to the ring in April. The Sphere, a new venue that opened last year, recently hosted a UFC event. According to UFC President Dana White, that event cost around $20 million to put on – about ten times more than a typical UFC pay-per-view – because of the Sphere’s advanced technology and special needs.

With these well-known fighters and the excitement building from their previous encounter, this match is predicted to draw a massive audience and generate a record amount of money.

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2026-02-24 12:45