Michigan native Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. officially comes out of retirement for a rematch against Manny Pacquiao inside the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Mayweather Jr. and Pacquiao will meet in a professional rematch on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, as announced on Monday (Feb. 23).
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Promoters said the fight will stream live globally on Netflix at no additional cost to the streaming service’s subscribers, and that the event will be produced by EverWonder Studio, Hidden Empire, and Limitless X Holdings.
Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) and Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) are two of boxing’s biggest names and last fought in 2015 in what promoters called the richest fight in boxing history.
“Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. The fans have waited long enough—they deserve this rematch, and it will be even bigger now that it will be streamed live globally on Netflix. I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him. As always, I dedicate this fight to my fellow Filipinos around the world and to bringing glory to the Philippines,” said Pacquiao.
Mayweather Jr. said, “I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result.”
The 2015 matchup generated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and a live gate of $72 million at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and they characterized the 2026 event as a once-in-a-generation spectacle made possible by Sphere’s immersive production technology.
Mayweather Jr.’s return from retirement was announced as part of a multi-fight partnership with CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS, promoters said.
Pacquiao Promotions and Mayweather Promotions are listed as partners on the event, alongside CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS.
Promoters said full undercard details and ticket information for the Sphere event will be released in the coming weeks.
They also tied the announcement to Netflix’s recent live-sports expansion, pointing to previous Netflix boxing events and claiming record streaming audiences for other fights.
Grand Rapids
Mayweather Jr. (49) was born and raised in Grand Rapids on Feb. 24, 1977.
He started his amateur career in Michigan when he was just 10 years old at Ottawa Hills High School before venturing off to become a global icon.
Mayweather Jr. went on to retire undefeated at 50-0 while becoming a five-division world champion.
Unretiring again
Mayweather Jr. retired following his 2017 knockout victory over future MMA Hall of Famer Conor McGregor for his 50th victory with 27 wins by stoppage.
He has fought in many exhibitions which include John Gotti III, Mikuru Asakura and WWE star Logan Paul to name a few.
As a tune-up, Mayweather Jr. will step into the ring to take on “Iron” Mike Tyson in the spring of 2026.