Ten years after the historic “Fight of the Century” in 2015, world boxing could see Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. face each other again. The 46-year-old Filipino confirmed to international media that he is in talks with the 48-year-old American for an official rematch in 2026, probably in Las Vegas.
“I’m ready and I’m still in shape; all that’s left is for Floyd to decide to come back,” Pacquiao told The Sun Sport and Reuters. The confrontation would be much more than a fight: it would mean the reedition of a rivalry that marked an era and broke all the audience records in the history of modern boxing.
A rematch with a multi-million dollar impact
If realized, this fight could exceed $600 million in revenue, according to analysts at Forbes and Sportico.
Considering global interest, streaming and international rights sales.
Netflix, which already explores live sports content, is in talks to exclusively stream the event.
A strategy similar to that used with the Quarterback documentary series.
I'm ready and still in shape
Manny Pacquiao
Sources close to Manny Pacquiao’s entourage indicate that the negotiations are moving forward with good disposition on both sides.
And that the deal could be closed before the end of the year.
The first clash between the two, held on May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, generated a purse of $300 million, with Floyd Mayweather taking $180 and Manny Pacquiao $120.
On that occasion, the American won by unanimous decision, retaining his undefeated record and the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles.
Two legends with scores to settle
Buzzy
Since that fight, both fighters have gone their separate ways.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. officially retired in 2017 after defeating Conor McGregor, closing his career with a perfect 50-0-0 record, although he has participated in several million-dollar exhibitions.
Manny Pacquiao, on the other hand, remained active longer:
He defeated Lucas Matthysse, Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman, before losing in 2021 to Yordenis Ugas.
In July 2025 he returned with a draw against Mario Barrios, proving that he can still compete at the highest level.
“This rematch would be a real fight, not an exhibition,” his team clarified to Reuters, referring to multiple exhibition bouts that have featured other veterans.
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