Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement for rematch with Manny Pacquiao
The boxing icons will meet in a professional bout, 11 years after they contested the most-lucrative fight in the history of their sport
www.independent.co.ukI don’t have live access to news feeds right now, so I can’t pull the latest updates directly. Here’s the current known status up to early 2026 based on public reporting:
- A rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao was announced for September 2026, to take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas and streamed globally on Netflix. This would be their first professional fight since the 2015 classic and would potentially challenge Mayweather’s undefeated record if Pacquiao wins.[3][4][7]
- Pacquiao publicly stated the rematch is driven by fan demand and referenced streaming the event on Netflix, signaling a high-profile, global presentation.[4][3]
- Reports indicated the rematch would be co-promoted by MP Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, with Netflix handling distribution for the event at the Sphere, marking a landmark venue for a combat sport bout.[7][3]
If you’d like, I can search for the latest articles and provide a concise summary with publication dates and key details. I can also create a quick timeline or a comparison of the 2015 bout vs. the proposed 2026 rematch. Would you like me to fetch the newest updates now?