Mayweather and Pacquiao announce highly anticipated rematch
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have confirmed they will step into the ring once more, with their highly anticipated professional rematch scheduled for Saturday, 19 September at the Sphere in Las Vegas, reports BritPanorama.
This encounter comes more than a decade after their original meeting, which took place in May 2015 and was dubbed the ‘Fight of the Century’. Mayweather, now 48, secured victory on that occasion through a unanimous decision over his Filipino rival.
Pacquiao, 47, will be seeking revenge in what promises to be one of the most significant boxing events of the year. He expressed his determination ahead of the September showdown, declaring: “Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history.”
The Filipino icon insisted supporters had been patient long enough and were entitled to witness this rematch. He made clear his ambition to inflict a defeat on Mayweather’s pristine professional record. “I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him,” Pacquiao stated.
The eight-division world champion also dedicated the forthcoming contest to his compatriots across the globe, pledging to bring honour to the Philippines. Mayweather responded with characteristic self-assurance, stating: “I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result.”
The American retired from professional boxing with a flawless 50-0 record, having claimed 15 major world titles across five weight divisions. His final professional contest took place in August 2017, when he defeated UFC star Conor McGregor via tenth-round technical knockout.
Both veterans have been active in recent months as they prepare for this blockbuster encounter. Pacquiao returned to competitive action in July 2025, challenging Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title, though the contest ended in a majority draw with Barrios retaining his belt. Mayweather, meanwhile, is scheduled to face former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in an exhibition bout on 25 April in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
With the eyes of boxing fans firmly set on Las Vegas, the stage is set for a remarkable sequel to an iconic showdown, underscoring how legacies and rivalries are hardly ever settled in one night.
