Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao announce September rematch - Los Angeles Times
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by Chuck SchilkenFebruary 23, 2026
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have announced a highly anticipated rematch set for September 19 at the Las Vegas Sphere, marking a historic return to the ring after over a decade since their legendary "Fight of the Century" in 2015. This time, the bout will be streamed live globally on Netflix, making it the first professional boxing match held at the state-of-the-art venue. Both fighters have seen different paths since their last meeting: Mayweather, who has been retired but is now resuming his professional career, boasts an undefeated record of 50-0, while Pacquiao, at 47, continues to compete actively despite a recent loss in his title attempt.
The original fight in 2015 was a monumental event, generating over 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and a $72 million live gate, setting records that still stand today. Mayweather defeated Pacquiao via unanimous decision, claiming multiple welterweight titles in the process. Now, both fighters are stepping back into the spotlight, with Mayweather confident of repeating
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/23/2026