Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to create history with a rematch at The Las Vegas Sphere, marking the first professional boxing event at this venue. The highly anticipated bout is scheduled for September, bringing back two of the sport’s legendary figures who previously faced off in the memorable ‘Fight of the Century’ in 2015, where Mayweather emerged victorious.
Netflix has confirmed that the second Mayweather vs. Pacquiao showdown will be streamed live on September 19 at The Las Vegas Sphere, following their successful coverage of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Jake Paul. The upcoming rematch is expected to break records in terms of revenue, building on the massive success of their previous encounter at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which saw unprecedented pay-per-view buys and gate earnings.
Mayweather reportedly earned $250 million from their initial fight, while Pacquiao banked $150 million. With Mayweather boasting a perfect 50-0 record, the stakes are high for both fighters in this rematch, set to be a professionally sanctioned contest.
Pacquiao expressed his excitement for the rematch, stating that fans have long awaited this moment and deserve to witness the historic event live on Netflix. He aims to secure a victory over Mayweather and dedicate the fight to his Filipino supporters worldwide.
In response, Mayweather confidently stated that the outcome of the rematch will mirror their first encounter. Both fighters are expected to engage in warm-up bouts before the much-anticipated showdown, with Pacquiao lined up to face Ruslan Provodnikov and Mayweather likely to fight Mike Tyson in the lead-up.
The Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch will headline The Sphere, marking the first boxing event at the venue and only the second sports event after UFC 306 took place in September 2024.