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Everything You Need to Know About the Rematch of the Century Between Mayweather and Pacquiao
Eleven years after the fight that stopped the world, two legends step back into the ring. This time, everything — from the venue to the broadcast model — is different.
Date and Venue: The Stage Is Set
More than a decade after their historic first showdown, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face each other again on September 19, 2026. The rematch will take place at the spectacular Sphere in Las Vegas, a $2.3 billion venue hosting its first-ever boxing event.
Their 2015 bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena shattered financial and viewership records. It generated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys in the United States and more than $410 million in revenue. While some fans debated the entertainment value inside the ring, its commercial impact remains the benchmark of modern boxing.
What Happened in the First Fight
In 2015, Mayweather won by unanimous decision with scorecards reading 118-110, 116-112, and 116-112. The victory preserved his perfect professional record and further cemented his legacy.
Mayweather stands at 50-0 (27 KOs), undefeated across five divisions. Pacquiao, with a record of 62-8-3 (39 KOs), remains the only boxer in history to win world titles in eight weight divisions. This time, the Filipino icon is seeking redemption — and the chance to hand Mayweather the first loss of his career.
How to Watch Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2
Unlike their first encounter, this rematch will not follow the traditional pay-per-view model. The fight will stream globally on Netflix, potentially reaching more than 325 million subscribers worldwide.
The shift to a streaming giant could make this one of the most-watched sporting events in digital history, reshaping how major boxing events are consumed.
Ages, Comebacks, and What’s at Stake
On fight night, Mayweather will be 49 years old, while Pacquiao will be 47. Both return after time away from full professional competition. Mayweather has not fought professionally since defeating Conor McGregor in 2017, though he has participated in exhibition bouts. Pacquiao retired in 2021, returned in 2025, and fought to a draw against Mario Barrios.
Official purses have not yet been disclosed. However, given the financial magnitude of their first encounter, expectations are high that this rematch will again rank among the richest fights in boxing history.
More than a fight, this is unfinished business. And once again, the world will be watching.
