Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to make boxing history with a highly-anticipated rematch at The Las Vegas Sphere in September. The initial fight, known as the ‘Fight of the Century,’ took place in 2015 with Mayweather emerging as the victor. Despite both fighters retiring, they are now gearing up for a much-awaited second showdown.
Netflix has confirmed that Mayweather Pacquiao II will be held on September 19 at The Las Vegas Sphere, adding another major event to their streaming platform after broadcasting Anthony Joshua’s fight against Jake Paul in December. The rematch between the two boxing legends is expected to break records, following their previous fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena which amassed significant pay-per-view buys and gate revenue.
Mayweather reportedly earned $250 million in the first fight, while Pacquiao took home $150 million. Mayweather, with a flawless 50-0 record, will defend his legacy in the upcoming rematch. Pacquiao expressed his eagerness for the rematch, emphasizing the global live streaming aspect on Netflix and his dedication to his Filipino fans.
In response, Mayweather confidently stated his belief in replicating his previous victory over Pacquiao. Both fighters are preparing with warm-up bouts before their anticipated rematch, with Pacquiao scheduled to face Ruslan Provodnikov and Mayweather likely to fight Mike Tyson in the coming weeks.
The upcoming fight will mark a significant milestone as the first boxing event in history to headline The Sphere, following UFC 306 held at the venue in September 2024. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the epic rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao, poised to witness another chapter in their storied rivalry.