Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to make boxing history with a highly-anticipated rematch at The Las Vegas Sphere in September. This event marks the first professional boxing bout ever to be hosted at this venue.
The legendary Mayweather and Pacquiao previously faced off in what was dubbed the ‘Fight of the Century’ back in 2015, with Mayweather emerging as the victor. Despite both fighters retiring, they are now gearing up for a rematch that has fans buzzing.
Netflix has officially confirmed that Mayweather Pacquiao II will take place on September 19 at The Las Vegas Sphere, marking another major coup for the streaming giant, known for previously airing high-profile boxing matches.
The upcoming rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao is expected to break records in terms of revenue, building on their previous showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which drew massive pay-per-view buys and set a record gate.
Mayweather reportedly earned $250 million for their initial bout, while Pacquiao took home $150 million. Mayweather’s perfect 50-0 record will be on the line in this rematch, which is set to be a professionally sanctioned event.
Pacquiao expressed his excitement for the rematch, emphasizing the significance of this fight in boxing history and his dedication to his fans worldwide. Mayweather, on the other hand, exuded confidence, stating that the outcome will be the same as their previous meeting.
Both fighters are expected to have warm-up fights before the rematch, with Pacquiao scheduled to face Ruslan Provodnikov and Mayweather likely to fight Mike Tyson in the lead-up.
This rematch will also mark a historic moment as the first boxing event to headline The Sphere, following UFC 306 in September 2024. Boxing fans are eagerly anticipating this epic showdown between two of the sport’s biggest icons.