US EditionManny Pacquiao says he could rematch Floyd Mayweather in 2026
Negotiations continue for a 2026 boxing rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao in Las Vegas, a decade after their 2015 bout drew 4.6 million US pay-per-view buys.
- On Oct 29, 2025, reports said a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being explored for a Netflix event in 2026, with negotiations confirmed by Pacquiao.
- Pacquiao said his and Mayweather's teams are directly coordinating deal points as Pacquiao returned earlier this year to a draw with Mario Barrios while Mayweather has stayed active in exhibitions since 2017.
- The 2015 bout saw Floyd Mayweather Jr. beat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, drawing 4.6m U.S. pay-per-view buys.
- The Ring first reported an April date was floated that could prevent Floyd Mayweather Jr. facing Mike Tyson, and Pacquiao said the rematch is 'almost' agreed while final conditions are finalized.
- Netflix previously reached over 60m households with fights, and Pacquiao, 46, and Mayweather, 48, remain active, making a 2026 rematch a significant streaming event.
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It has been more than 10 years since Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao faced off in what was dubbed the "Fight of the Century".
By Ben Morse, CNN More than 10 years have passed since Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao faced each other in what was called the “Fight of the Century.” And even though they are both over 40 years old today, we could be on the verge of witnessing a memorable rematch between two of the best boxers of their generation. In statements to the YouTube channel Seconds Out, Pacquiao revealed that the rematch against Mayweather is “practically” agr…
One final fight - BusinessWorld Online
Manny Pacquiao is back in the limelight, and not simply because of his star turn in Physical: Asia. At 46, after a career that has threaded through storm and triumph, politics and sport, he has once again found himself the subject of headlines. Is a second bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. truly in the offing? That fans are entertaining the possibility even though it is more fantasy than fact at this point underscores his continued relevance. To be…
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