Pacquiao takes over Mayweather's old gym for rematch

Longtime boxing rivals prepare for highly anticipated September showdown in Las Vegas.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the silhouettes of two boxers engaged in a match, their forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color in shades of blue, red, and white.The long-standing rivalry between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather continues to captivate fans as they prepare for a highly anticipated rematch.Las Vegas Today

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has taken over Floyd Mayweather's former training facility in Las Vegas as the two longtime rivals gear up for a highly anticipated rematch on September 19. The two fighters, who met in a record-breaking 2015 bout, have been trading barbs and insults in the lead-up to their second clash.

Why it matters

The Pacquiao-Mayweather rivalry is one of the biggest in modern boxing history, with their first fight drawing over 4 million pay-per-view buys. This rematch is expected to be another massive event, further cementing the legacies of two all-time great fighters.

The details

Pacquiao has taken over Mayweather's former training facility in Las Vegas, known as the Mayweather Boxing Club, as he prepares for the September 19 rematch. The two fighters have been exchanging verbal jabs in the media, with Pacquiao claiming Mayweather is 'running scared' and Mayweather dismissing Pacquiao as an 'has-been'.

  • Pacquiao and Mayweather first fought in May 2015, with Mayweather winning by unanimous decision.
  • The rematch is scheduled for September 19, 2026 in Las Vegas.

The players

Manny Pacquiao

A legendary Filipino boxer who has won world titles in eight different weight classes, considered one of the greatest fighters of his generation.

Floyd Mayweather

An American boxer who is considered one of the greatest defensive fighters of all time, with an undefeated professional record of 50-0.

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What they’re saying

“Mayweather is running scared. He knows I'm going to beat him this time.”

— Manny Pacquiao, Boxer

“Pacquiao is an old has-been. This rematch is just a cash grab, nothing more.”

— Floyd Mayweather, Boxer

What’s next

The two fighters are expected to participate in a joint press conference in the coming weeks to officially announce and promote the rematch.

The takeaway

The Pacquiao-Mayweather rivalry remains one of the biggest draws in boxing, and this rematch is sure to captivate fans around the world as two all-time greats look to settle the score once and for all.