A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is officially on the calendar. According to a report from The Ring's Mike Coppinger, citing Manny Pacquiao Promotions head Jax Matura, the two fighters have finalized an updated contract for a professional bout.
The second meeting between the iconic rivals is scheduled for September 25. The venue will be the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, the same city that hosted their first historic encounter. This new agreement marks a significant step forward for a fight that has been the subject of speculation for years.
A major development for this event is its broadcast platform. The fight will be streamed live on Netflix, representing a major foray into live sports for the streaming giant. This move could bring the bout to a massive global audience, far beyond traditional pay-per-view boxing audiences.
The first fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao took place on May 2, 2015, also in Las Vegas. That contest, which was billed as the "Fight of the Century," lived up to its commercial hype but was criticized by some for a lack of action. Mayweather controlled the pace for most of the 12 rounds.
The 2015 bout went the full distance, with all three judges scoring the fight in favor of Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision. The victory improved Mayweather's undefeated professional record, while Pacquiao suffered a loss but remained one of the sport's biggest draws.
Now, years later, both fighters are returning to the ring for a second chapter. While their prime years may be behind them, the commercial appeal and historical significance of a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch remain enormous. The September date gives both camps a clear target for training camps.
Fans and analysts will now watch closely for further details, including the official announcement, undercard fights, and ticket information. The confirmation of the date and venue is the first concrete step toward making this long-awaited rematch a reality.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.