Eleven years after the “Fight of the Century” shattered records, boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are officially returning to the ring for a professional rematch! The blockbuster event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, and will be the first-ever professional boxing match held at the high-tech Sphere in Las Vegas. In a major shift for the sport, the fight will not be on pay-per-view; instead, it will stream live globally on Netflix at no additional cost to current subscribers.
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This bout marks the official end of Mayweather’s retirement, with the undefeated star putting his perfect 50-and-0 record on the line against the only eight-division champion in history. Pacquiao has made his intentions clear for the sequel, stating he wants Mayweather to “live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him.”
Mayweather remains characteristically confident about the outcome, responding to the announcement by simply saying he beat Manny once and “this time will be the same result.” With both fighters now in their late 40s, promoters are promising a “once-in-a-generation spectacle” that utilizes the Sphere’s immersive 360-degree visual technology to redefine the boxing experience.
