Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather
Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are poised to renew their rivalry in a
sensational rematch scheduled for September in Las Vegas.
Mayweather, 48, is set to officially
come out of retirement to face Pacquiao at the iconic Sphere on
Saturday, September 19 — 11 years after their historic first encounter.
Pacquiao, 47, returned to the ring
on July 19, 2025, challenging Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight
title. The bout ended in a majority draw, allowing Barrios to retain his
championship.
Their initial showdown on May 2,
2015 — famously dubbed the “Fight of the Century” — saw Mayweather secure a
unanimous decision victory. The bout shattered records with 4.6 million
pay-per-view buys and generated over $600 million in total revenue, making it
the most lucrative fight in boxing history. Mayweather reportedly pocketed
around $300 million from the event.
Speaking ahead of the rematch,
Mayweather expressed confidence in repeating history. “I already fought and
beat Manny once. This time will be the same result,” he said.
Mayweather retired in 2017 with a
flawless 50-0 professional record but has remained active in exhibition bouts.
Pacquiao, a multiple-division world champion, stepped away from boxing in 2021
and spent four years pursuing politics, including an unsuccessful bid for the
Philippine presidency, before making his return to the sport.
With both icons stepping back into
the spotlight, fans are bracing for another unforgettable chapter in one of
boxing’s greatest rivalries.
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