A historic matchup will take place this September as two boxing greats face off inside the Las Vegas Sphere.
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According to a Monday announcement, Floyd Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) will both come out of retirement. They will have a rematch on Sept. 19, which will air exclusively on Netflix for subscribers of all plans.
This fight takes place more than 10 years after the two boxers last faced off. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao I took place in 2015, and it set records. It became the highest-grossing fight in boxing history with record-setting pay-per-view purchases and ticket sales.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. MANNY PACQUIAO
Two of the greatest icons in boxing history will meet again in the first-ever professional boxing match at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Saturday September 19
LIVE globally only on Netflix#MayPac2 pic.twitter.com/3i5FtXBzgX— Netflix (@netflix) February 23, 2026
Mayweather, 48, reigned victorious in the first matchup. He scored a win by unanimous decision, and he claimed the WBA, WBC, and WBO welterweight titles.
"Earlier in my career, I spent weeks in Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao's training camps in Las Vegas and the Philippines," said Gabe Spitzer, Vice President of Sports at Netflix, in a press release.
"It was undeniable that they were the two hardest workers in boxing, and their wins and accolades were a product of that. Bringing this rematch to Netflix is a massive 'full circle' moment. We're thrilled to combine their storied rivalry with the immersive technology of Sphere to deliver a landmark sporting event to our members worldwide."
Mayweather's last official fight took place in 2017 when he faced off with Conor McGregor. Pacquiao's last official fight came in 2019 against Keith Thurman.
The two boxers will meet again as they aim to deliver even more fireworks for boxing fans. Pacquiao, in particular, will aim to do something that no other boxer in history has achieved — beat Mayweather.
"It's been 11 years since Floyd and I gave the world what is still the biggest fight in boxing history," Pacquiao said, per Netflix. "The fans have waited long enough. They deserve this rematch, which will be even bigger since it will be streamed live globally on Netflix.
"I want Floyd to be forever haunted by the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him. As always, I dedicate this fight to my fellow Filipinos around the world, and to bring glory to the Philippines."
This boxing matchup is the second high-profile event secured by Netflix. The streamer also recently wooed two MMA veterans out of retirement. Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, trailblazers in women's MMA, will face off for the first time on May 16. This bout will also stream on Netflix.
