In one other of these “I can’t consider these fighters are returning to the ring, however I’ll undoubtedly watch,” sort occasions, Netflix has confirmed that outdated rivals Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao will make historical past as soon as once more, competing within the first ever boxing foremost occasion on the Sphere in Las Vegas. M&F takes a have a look at the stats, info, and timelines behind one in all boxing’s most intriguing clashes.
Age Comparability: How Outdated are Mayweather and Pacquiao?
Mayweather and Pacquiao generated critical field workplace after they collided on the “Struggle of the Century” in 2015, and by dancing greater than a decade later, they are going to now appeal to hundreds of thousands extra battle followers to Netflix. Nonetheless, there’s no denying that Father Time is catching up with each fighters. Mayweather is 49, whereas Pacquiao is barely youthful at 47-years-old.
When Was Their Final Official Struggle?
Each Mayweather and Pacquiao have continued to tread the boards, with their final fights occurring very just lately. “Cash” accomplished an exhibition rematch in 2024, with John Gotti III, whereas Pacquiao took former K1 Tremendous Light-weight Champion, Rukiya Anpo to the gap in that very same yr. Since these had been exhibition bouts, no winners had been declared.
By way of their remaining professional sanctioned boxing matches, the distinction is much better. Mayweather beat UFC star Connor McGregor by TKO within the tenth-round again in 2017, whereas Pacquiao ended a four-year retirement to attract with WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios as just lately as Could 2025.
What Are Their Skilled Information?
Mayweather holds an undefeated boxing document of fifty wins with 27 of those coming by means of knock out. Pacquiao’s document is much less good, however he’s received extra fights, amassing 62 wins, 39 of which by KO. A Southpaw, PacMan has misplaced 8 occasions, together with that 2015 loss to Mayweather, and has drawn on 3 events. “I already fought and beat Manny as soon as,” Mayweather advised Netflix at a latest press occasion. “This time would be the identical end result.”
Regardless of the unanimous determination, awarding the “Struggle of the Century” bout to Mayweather, Pacquiao has at all times maintained that he was the true victor, sighting Mayweather’s overly defensive model and lack of assault.
Why This Rematch Issues To Boxing Followers
The unique Could 12, 2015, battle between these two boxing icons was a critical cash spinner, producing extra that $600 million from pay-per-view buys and being hailed as essentially the most profitable boxing match ever. It was reported that Mayweather took residence the lions share of the pursebagging $275 million, whereas Pacquiao made $150 million on the evening. Each males are undoubtedly previous their primes in 2026, however the demand for returning heroes is at an all time excessive. “The followers have waited lengthy sufficient. They deserve this rematch,” commented Pacquiao whereas selling the bout with Netflix.
The primary Mayweather vs. Pacquiao battle drew 4.6 million PPV buys in the US, however Netflix’s latest raft of movie star and nostalgia pushed bouts has taken boxing additional into the stratosphere. Extremely, 108 million individuals tuned into the streaming platform to look at 58-year-old “Iron” Mike Tyson tackle Jake Paul, who was solely 27.
When Is Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2?
Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao will go at it as soon as extra on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, streaming stay globally on Netflix and included in all plans.
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