Under the blinding lights of the MGM Grand in 2015, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao finally circled each other after years of buildup, the crowd buzzing with once-in-a-generation anticipation. Pacquiao surged forward in bursts of speed and volume, while Mayweather stayed composed, slipping punches and countering with surgical precision. Round after round, the chess match unfolded exactly on Mayweather’s terms, and by the final bell, the judges awarded him a unanimous decision victory.

Many thought that chapter of boxing history was closed for good, but the rivals are now set to meet again, with Netflix streaming the rematch live.

Straight from Netflix's official press release, two legends of the ring, Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao are gearing up for a pro rematch. Mayweather, with his perfect 50-0 record and 27 knockouts, and Pacquiao, holding 62 wins, 8 losses, 3 draws, and 39 knockouts, will duel once again on Saturday, September 19, 2026, inside the Sphere in Las Vegas.

Mayweather will be stepping out of retirement for this epic showdown, and Netflix will beam it live worldwide to over 325 million subscribers at zero extra charge. This event breaks new ground for boxing and Las Vegas, marking the first pro fight ever at the Sphere. The setup will tap into the venue's cutting-edge tech for a mind-blowing, immersive vibe that redefines how we watch fights.

Their original clash had smashed every record, pulling in 4.6 million pay-per-view sales and raking in a whopping $72 million at the gate from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Fast forward more than ten years, and these icons clash once more on the planet's most high-tech arena to finally put the rivalry to bed.

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As anticipation builds, it is only fair to know what both the veterans have to say regarding the rematch.

Manny Pacquiao has come out swinging, at least verbally. The Filipino icon has long leaned into the historic scale of his rivalry with Floyd Mayweather Jr., and this time is no different as rematch talk heats up ahead of its global rollout. 

“Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. The fans have waited long enough—they deserve this rematch, and it will be even bigger now that it will be streamed live globally on Netflix," Pacquiao has said in a statement. 

Pacquiao’s hype is not without receipts. Their first meeting, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, generated more than $600 million in total revenue and a record 4.6 million U.S. pay-per-view buys. Mayweather, however, is staying firmly in his comfort zone. Before the rematch chatter could gather too much steam, the undefeated superstar offered his trademark cool-headed assessment.

“I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result," He has stated, as per various outlets. History has given Mayweather plenty of ammunition. In their 2015 clash at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, he earned a unanimous decision (118-110, 116-112, 116-112) while largely neutralizing Pacquiao’s offense.

This Mayweather-Pacquiao sequel adds to Netflix's explosive push into live boxing. It comes hot on the heels of Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson, which snagged 108 million viewers worldwide to claim the title of history's most-streamed sports spectacle. Plus, Canelo Álvarez facing Terence Crawford drew 41.4 million eyes, making it the century's biggest men's title bout viewership. 

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Who will walk away with the bragging rights this time? Do let us know in the comments.