More than a decade after one of the most anticipated bouts in boxing history, Floyd Mayweather is ready to do it all over again. The undefeated pound-for-pound legend and his longtime rival Manny Pacquiao are officially set to face each other one more time — and this time, the entire world will be watching from their living rooms.
The two icons are scheduled to meet in a professional boxing match on September 19, 2026, at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Netflix will stream the event globally, marking one of the most significant sports broadcasting moments the platform has ever taken on. For fans who have spent years dreaming of a rematch, the wait is almost over.
‼️ ANNOUNCED: Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao will officially run it back in a professional rematch on September 19th at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
The two icons previously fought in the ‘Fight of the Century’ in 2015 🥊 pic.twitter.com/LDdMHF31Ph
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) February 23, 2026
Mayweather and The Fight the World Has Been Waiting For
When Mayweather and Pacquiao first met inside the ring in May 2015, the buildup was unlike anything the sport had ever seen. Promoted as the Fight of the Century, the bout drew record pay-per-view numbers and generated unprecedented global attention. Mayweather walked away victorious via unanimous decision, extending his flawless professional record.
Now carrying a perfect 50-0 record with 27 knockouts, Mayweather is stepping back into the spotlight with something to prove — not that he needs to prove anything to anyone. At this stage of his legacy, a second victory over Pacquiao would simply be the exclamation point on the greatest defensive boxing career in modern history.
Pacquiao, who holds a record of 62-8-3 with 39 knockouts, has never stopped believing he had more to give in that rivalry. The Filipino icon has remained one of boxing’s most beloved figures, and his hunger for redemption against Mayweather has been well documented over the years. September 19 is his chance.
The Sphere in Las Vegas Sets the Stage
The choice of venue alone makes this event historic before a single punch is thrown. The Sphere in Las Vegas is unlike any arena in the world — an architectural marvel and entertainment destination that transforms every event held inside it into something otherworldly. Hosting a Mayweather fight at The Sphere signals that both camps understand the magnitude of this moment and want to match it with an equally extraordinary setting.
Las Vegas has always been the spiritual home of big-time boxing, and Mayweather has headlined some of the city’s most memorable nights. Bringing his rivalry with Pacquiao back to the Nevada desert, inside the most talked-about venue on the planet, feels like destiny.
Netflix Changes the Game for Boxing
Streaming a professional Mayweather bout on Netflix is a landmark moment for both the sport and the platform. Netflix has been aggressively expanding its live sports portfolio, and landing one of the most recognizable names in boxing history is a massive statement of intent.
For fans around the world, this means unprecedented accessibility. No pay-per-view fees, no blackout restrictions — just a global audience tuning in simultaneously to watch two legends settle their unfinished business. The decision to partner with Netflix also reflects how significantly the media landscape has shifted since their first fight in 2015, when traditional pay-per-view was still the dominant model for premium boxing events.
Mayweather has always understood the business side of the sport better than almost anyone. Aligning this rematch with Netflix is yet another example of his instinct for maximizing both reach and impact.
What Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 Really Means
Beyond the records, the venue, and the streaming deal, this rematch carries enormous emotional weight. Pacquiao has spoken openly about feeling he was not at his physical best during their first encounter, having fought through a shoulder injury that affected his performance. Mayweather, ever the perfectionist, will be eager to silence any lingering asterisks attached to that 2015 result.
For the sport of boxing, this fight arrives at a time when the heavyweight division dominates headlines and the welterweight era of the mid-2010s feels like a distant memory. Mayweather versus Pacquiao 2 has the power to remind the world why that era was so special — and why these two men remain the most compelling figures the sport has produced in a generation.
September 19, 2026, cannot come fast enough.
