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Mayweather's Netflix Contract at Risk Over Pacquiao Rematch

4/1/2026

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Mayweather may breach his Netflix contract by insisting the Manny Pacquiao rematch is an exhibition.
The rematch is scheduled for September 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, but Netflix confirms a professional bout.
MP Promotions CEO Jas Mathur says Pacquiao wants a sanctioned fight, not an exhibition.
Mayweather plans other exhibitions, including a bout with Mike Tyson, and both fighters prepare for upcoming matches.

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Mayweather may breach his Netflix contract by insisting the Manny Pacquiao rematch is an exhibition.
The rematch is scheduled for September 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, but Netflix confirms a professional bout.
MP Promotions CEO Jas Mathur says Pacquiao wants a sanctioned fight, not an exhibition.
Mayweather plans other exhibitions, including a bout with Mike Tyson, and both fighters prepare for upcoming matches.