Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Rematch Set for 2026: Details

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao Announce Surprising Rematch

Floyd Mayweather Jr., at 49, and Manny Pacquiao, at 47, are set to face each other again in the boxing ring. This rematch, confirmed as a professional bout, counts as major news in the boxing world. The announcement follows Mayweather's hint about a possible return to professional boxing during his upcoming 2026 exhibition with Mike Tyson, and a new deal with CSI Sports. Mayweather, who retired in 2017 with an undefeated record of 50-0 after defeating Conor McGregor, has since participated in various exhibition matches. Pacquiao, with a record of 62-8-3, retired after a 2021 loss to Yordenis Ugas, only to return in 2025 with a majority draw against WBC champion Mario Barrios.

Manny Pacquiao is targeting the rematch as an opportunity to be the first to defeat Mayweather and mark Mayweather's record with a loss. Pacquiao expressed his desire for the rematch, emphasizing that the fans "deserve" this event. The duo's first encounter in May 2015 was a highly lucrative event despite its lackluster performance, generating 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and over $410 million in revenue. The upcoming rematch will be hosted at the $2.3 billion Sphere in Las Vegas and will be available to Netflix's 325 million subscribers on September 19, eliminating traditional pay-per-view.

The upcoming fight promises to be a significant event, potentially surpassing their previous encounter in both attendance and engagement, thanks to its unique broadcast arrangement through Netflix.