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Mayweather and Pacquiao Eye 2026 Rematch on Netflix

10/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are in discussions for a 2026 rematch.
The bout could be streamed on Netflix, though details remain unclear.
Their first meeting, the 2015 Fight of the Century, ended with Mayweather winning by unanimous decision.
Pacquiao returned to boxing this year and drew with Mario Barrios.
Mayweather is scheduled for an exhibition against Mike Tyson in spring 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 "Fight of the Century" between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, held on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, generated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and over $410 million in revenue, marking a peak in boxing's popularity. Despite the hype, the match was criticized for its lack of excitement, leading to ongoing discussions about the future of boxing promotions and potential rematches.

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Story summary

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are in discussions for a 2026 rematch.
The bout could be streamed on Netflix, though details remain unclear.
Their first meeting, the 2015 Fight of the Century, ended with Mayweather winning by unanimous decision.
Pacquiao returned to boxing this year and drew with Mario Barrios.
Mayweather is scheduled for an exhibition against Mike Tyson in spring 2026.

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