Mayweather and Pacquiao to Rematch at New Vegas Venue

The boxing legends will face off again in September at The Sphere, the first boxing event at the immersive venue.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Boxing superstars Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. The second fight between the two will take place on September 19 in Las Vegas at The Sphere, a new immersive event venue east of the Strip. This will be the first boxing event held at the Sphere.

Why it matters

The original 2015 fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao was the most anticipated boxing match of the decade, though it ultimately disappointed many fans. This rematch gives the two legendary fighters a chance to settle the score and provide the epic showdown that fans have long clamored for.

The details

Mayweather, who turns 49 on Tuesday, announced his intention last week to end his nine-year retirement from competitive boxing. The 47-year-old Pacquiao ended his own four-year retirement last year and is scheduled to meet Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18 in the second bout of his comeback. The fighters did not announce a weight class or length for their second bout.

  • The rematch will be held on September 19, 2026.
  • Mayweather announced his intention to end his nine-year retirement last week.
  • Pacquiao ended his four-year retirement last year and is scheduled to fight Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18.

The players

Floyd Mayweather

A legendary boxer who turns 49 years old on Tuesday. He announced his intention last week to end his nine-year retirement from competitive boxing.

Manny Pacquiao

A 47-year-old boxing icon who ended his own four-year retirement last year and is scheduled to meet Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18 in the second bout of his comeback.

The Sphere

A new immersive event venue east of the Las Vegas Strip that will host the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch, the first boxing event to be held at the venue.

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What they’re saying

“I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result.”

— Floyd Mayweather (wklh.com)

“The fans have waited long enough — they deserve this rematch. I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him.”

— Manny Pacquiao (wklh.com)

What’s next

The rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao will be streamed on Netflix, marking the first boxing event to be held at the new Sphere venue in Las Vegas.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated rematch between two of boxing's all-time greats gives fans the epic showdown they've long desired, while also showcasing the Sphere's potential as a premier destination for major sporting events.