Streaming giant, Netflix, has confirmed that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in aprofessional boxing rematchon 19 September 2026. This announcement follows years of speculation regarding a second encounter between the two former multi-weight world champions. The bout is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, over a decade after their first record-breaking meeting in 2015.

During their initial encounter in 2015, Mayweather secured a unanimous points victory with scores of 116–112 and 118–110.CompuBox statisticsfrom that evening recorded Mayweather landing 148 of 435 punches, while Pacquiao connected with 81 of 429. For the rematch, Pacquiao has publicly stated his intention to inflict the first defeat on Mayweather's professional record, noting that he wants his opponent to be 'forever haunted' by the result.

Official@CompuBoxstats for@FloydMayweatherUD 12 win over@MannyPacquiao#MayPacpic.twitter.com/gVhJqOiBVU

The partnership with Netflix represents a significant shift in the commercial landscape of combat sports. By moving away from the traditional pay-per-view model, the organisers expect to reach a significantly larger audience than the 4.6 million people who purchased the 2015 fight. Gabe Spitzer,Vice President of Sports at Netflix, described the deal as a 'full circle' moment, noting that the platform is thrilled to combine a storied rivalry with the immersive technology of the Sphere.

For Mayweather, who is now 48 years old, the fight represents a calculated risk to his legacy. Although he has not fought in a professional capacity since 2017, he has remained active through a series of high-profile exhibitions. Mayweather responded to his opponent's comments with characteristic confidence, stating that he expects the same result as their first meeting.

FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. MANNY PACQUIAOTwo of the greatest icons in boxing history will meet again in the first-ever professional boxing match at Sphere in Las Vegas.Saturday September 19LIVE globally only on Netflix#MayPac2pic.twitter.com/3i5FtXBzgX

Both fighters have scheduled exhibition matches in April to prepare for the September showdown. Pacquiao, aged 47, is set to face former champion Ruslan Provodnikov in a 10-round exhibition on 18 April, according toSports Illustrated. This follows his recent competitive performance in 2025, where hesecured a drawagainst Mario Barrios.

Mayweather hastentatively agreedto ahigh-profile exhibition against heavyweight legend Mike Tysonon 25 April. The bout is expected to take place in theDemocratic Republic of Congo, returning a major boxing event to the country for the first time since the 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle.' Promoters have branded the event as a 'Legend vs Legend' showcase, though it will not count towards the professional records of either participant.

The 19 September bout is being sanctioned as a professional contest, meaning the result will impact the official records of both men. For Pacquiao, the match offers an opportunity to rectify what he considers a missed chance in their first meeting, which he lost via a unanimous points decision. He has suggested that the primary motivation is to end Mayweather's claim of being 'The Best Ever.'

‼️ ANNOUNCED: Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao will officially run it back in a professional rematch on September 19th at the Sphere in Las Vegas.The two icons previously fought in the ‘Fight of the Century’ in 2015 🥊pic.twitter.com/LDdMHF31Ph

Source: International Business Times UK