Mayweather and Pacquiao Agree to Rematch in September at Las Vegas Arena

The two boxing legends will face off again in a highly anticipated sequel to their 2015 fight.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their historic 2015 fight. The two boxing superstars will square off again in September at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

The original Mayweather-Pacquiao fight in 2015 was the most lucrative boxing match in history, generating over $400 million in revenue. A rematch between the two legendary fighters is sure to draw massive interest and attention from the boxing world and sports fans globally.

The details

Details of the rematch, including the exact date in September and the fight purse, have not yet been finalized. However, both fighters have agreed in principle to the bout, which will likely be one of the biggest sporting events of 2026.

  • The original Mayweather-Pacquiao fight took place on May 2, 2015.
  • The rematch is scheduled to take place in September 2026.

The players

Floyd Mayweather

A retired American professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, with an undefeated professional record of 50-0.

Manny Pacquiao

A Filipino professional boxer and politician who is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time. He is the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing.

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What they’re saying

“This rematch has been a long time coming, and I'm excited to step back in the ring with Manny. Fans have been wanting to see us fight again, and I'm glad we could make it happen.”

— Floyd Mayweather (ESPN)

“I'm looking forward to this fight and the chance to avenge my loss to Floyd. I believe I have what it takes to beat him this time around.”

— Manny Pacquiao (ESPN)

What’s next

The fight details, including the exact date in September and the fight purse, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao is sure to be one of the biggest sporting events of 2026, rekindling the rivalry between two all-time great boxers and providing fans with another chance to see them square off in the ring.