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Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch Set for Netflix in 2026

2/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will rematch on September 19, 2026, at The Sphere in Las Vegas, marking the venue's first boxing event.
The rematch will be streamed live on Netflix.
Before the rematch, Pacquiao will face Ruslan Provodnikov.
Mayweather will face Mike Tyson in an exhibition.
Pacquiao aims to hand Mayweather his first professional loss, a rematch that could surpass the first fight’s 4.6 million pay-per-view buys.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, dubbed the "Fight of the Century," generated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys, setting a record. This highly anticipated event, which took place on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, highlighted the commercial potential of boxing and the ongoing rivalry between the two champions, influencing future match promotions and streaming platforms.

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Story summary

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will rematch on September 19, 2026, at The Sphere in Las Vegas, marking the venue's first boxing event.
The rematch will be streamed live on Netflix.
Before the rematch, Pacquiao will face Ruslan Provodnikov.
Mayweather will face Mike Tyson in an exhibition.
Pacquiao aims to hand Mayweather his first professional loss, a rematch that could surpass the first fight’s 4.6 million pay-per-view buys.

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