Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to meet in September rematch in Las Vegas
floyd mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face each other on 19 September in Las Vegas in a rematch of their 2015 meeting, a showdown that will be streamed live on Netflix and is expected to earn the pair tens of millions of dollars.
Floyd Mayweather to meet Manny Pacquiao on 19 September in Las Vegas
The two fighters, described as "40-something fighters, " will return to the ring in Las Vegas on 19 September. Their first fight in 2015 was widely viewed as a tame affair, and Mayweather won that previous encounter on points.
The 2015 fight and the fighters’ ages
The 2015 bout was contested when both men were past their peaks, and the rematch will see Mayweather aged 49 and Pacquiao aged 47 when they step into the ring. Observers have suggested September’s bout, which will be streamed live on Netflix, is likely to be of an even lower quality than the 2015 fight.
Where both men stand now: recent fights and championships
Mayweather’s last professional fight came in 2017 and preserved his unbeaten record; that outing was described as a glorified exhibition against UFC star Conor McGregor. Pacquiao fought for the WBC welterweight championship last year but is described in the context as far from the force he was in his prime.
Both fighters revived the rivalry on Monday
Both fighters built up the rivalry on Monday and traded messages about the bout. Pacquiao said, "Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. The fans have waited long enough – they deserve this rematch, and it will be even bigger now that it will be streamed live globally on Netflix. I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him. As always, I dedicate this fight to my fellow Filipinos around the world and to bringing glory to the Philippines. "
Mayweather was more direct: "I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result, " he said.
Money, streaming and Netflix’s push into live sports
Whatever the quality of the fight, it will earn the pair tens of millions of dollars. Pacquiao remains a national hero in the Philippines, while Mayweather has forged a lucrative career from his boxing excellence and his willingness to play the villain. Netflix has put significant resources into live sports in recent years; its broadcast of Jake Paul v Mike Tyson in 2024 attracted 108 million live global viewers, making it the most-streamed sporting event in history. Netflix has also shown NFL games on Christmas Day and provided live coverage of climber Alex Honnold scaling a Taipei skyscraper last month.
What’s next
The confirmed next event is the rematch on 19 September in Las Vegas, which will be streamed live on Netflix. Details beyond the date, venue and platform are unclear in the provided context.
