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Floyd Mayweather Jr. knocked out his rematch against Manny Pacquiao with a single word

On Saturday, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. jeopardized his September 19 rematch with Manny Pacquiao by suggesting the event might not be a sanctioned professional fight, jeopardizing Netflix's publicity efforts and public interest.
In February, Netflix announced the rematch as a "first ever sports and entertainment event in boxing" at The Sphere, leveraging the $2.3 billion entertainment venue for a fully sanctioned professional bout.
Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, told ESPN Wednesday that Mayweather is in "breach of contract" for attempting to change the bout to an "exhibition" after signing three separate professional agreements.
Despite the legal conflict, Mathur stated the September 19 event is "still on," though he emphasized that Pacquiao will not agree to downgrade the fight from professional status.
The standoff continues as Team Mayweather pushes for exhibition terms while Pacquiao remains focused on avenging his 2015 loss, leaving the high-profile Las Vegas event's future uncertain.

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