Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to create history by facing off in the first-ever professional boxing match at The Las Vegas Sphere this September. This rematch comes after their legendary ‘Fight of the Century’ in 2015, where Mayweather emerged victorious. Despite both fighters retiring, they are now gearing up for a highly anticipated showdown.
Netflix has officially announced that Mayweather Pacquiao II will take place on September 19 at The Las Vegas Sphere. This partnership follows Netflix’s successful airing of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Jake Paul in December, signaling another major event for the streaming service.
The upcoming Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch is expected to break financial records, building on their previous fight that generated a massive £4.6 million in pay-per-view buys and a record gate of $72.2 million (£53.5 million). Mayweather earned $250 million (£185.3 million) from their initial bout, while Pacquiao banked $150 million (£111.2 million).
Mayweather, known as ‘Money,’ secured a victory in their previous encounter and will put his perfect 50-0 record on the line in the rematch. Pacquiao expressed his excitement for the rematch, stating that fans deserve it and emphasizing the global live streaming aspect via Netflix.
Pacquiao also added a personal touch, dedicating the fight to his fellow Filipinos and to bringing glory to the Philippines. On the other hand, Mayweather confidently stated that the outcome will be the same as their first fight.
Both fighters are expected to have warm-up bouts before their rematch, with Pacquiao scheduled to face Ruslan Provodnikov and Mayweather likely to fight Mike Tyson. The event will mark the first boxing match at The Sphere and only the second sports event after UFC 306 in September 2024.
This highly anticipated rematch promises to be a spectacle for boxing fans worldwide, with Mayweather and Pacquiao reigniting their rivalry in a historic venue.