Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Prepared for an Epic Rematch On September 19th
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have reached an agreement for a rematch on September 19 in Las Vegas, bringing back to life boxing’s most lucrative rivalry.
Boxing icons Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have reached an agreement for a long-anticipated professional rematch, reigniting one of the sport’s most profitable rivalries over a decade after their initial encounter.
The match is set for Saturday, September 19, at Sphere in Las Vegas and will be streamed live on Netflix.
Last week, Mayweather, 48, announced that he would be coming out of retirement for the fourth time. The American’s most recent professional fight took place in 2017, where he secured a victory over Conor McGregor through a 10th-round technical knockout in a crossover match that garnered worldwide interest. Since then, he has taken part in a number of exhibition contests and is also set to compete against Mike Tyson later this year.
At 47, Pacquiao retired in 2021 to concentrate on his political career; however, he made a comeback to the ring last July, resulting in a draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, who maintained his title. The Filipino icon boasts an impressive record of 62 wins in 73 professional bouts and stands as the sole boxer to have captured 12 world titles across eight weight classes.
Their initial meeting in 2015, referred to as the “Fight of the Century,” continues to stand as the most lucrative match in boxing history. The event took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, achieving a remarkable 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and a live gate of $72 million. Mayweather secured victory in that match by a significant unanimous decision, bringing his flawless professional record to 50-0, including 27 knockouts.
The specifics concerning the weight class and the number of rounds for the rematch remain unconfirmed. Anticipation is already mounting for what is sure to be another global spectacle.
Pacquiao expressed that fans had been patient for a second chapter in their rivalry. “Floyd and I delivered what is still considered the most significant fight in boxing history,” he stated. “The fans are entitled to this rematch.”
Mayweather expressed his confidence, stating: “I already fought and beat Manny once.” This time will yield the same outcome.
The return of two of boxing’s most recognizable names to the spotlight sets the stage for a September showdown that promises to bring not just high drama in the ring, but also another significant commercial triumph. Comprehensive information regarding ticket sales and the undercard is anticipated to be unveiled in the upcoming weeks.
