Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to fight rematch in September

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AP and ReutersFebruary 24, 2026 at 10:31 AM

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Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will have a professional rematch on September 19 in Las Vegas. The fight, announced by both fighters and promoters, will be streamed globally on Netflix. This marks Mayweather's return from a nine-year retirement and Pacquiao's second fight after ending his four-year hiatus. The event will be the first boxing match held at the Sphere. While the weight class and length of the bout are unconfirmed, both fighters have expressed confidence in their ability to win, with Mayweather aiming for a repeat victory and Pacquiao seeking his first win against Mayweather. Their first fight in 2015 was won by Mayweather and was considered the most profitable fight in history.

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