Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to make boxing history with their rematch at The Las Vegas Sphere in September, marking the first professional bout to take place at this venue. The two renowned boxers, who previously faced off in the ‘Fight of the Century’ in 2015, have now confirmed their rematch, which is anticipated to be a major event for both fans and the boxing world.
The highly anticipated Mayweather Pacquiao II fight is scheduled for September 19 at The Las Vegas Sphere, with Netflix securing the rights to broadcast the event globally. The rematch is expected to break records in terms of viewership and revenue, following the immense success of their previous encounter at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
In their first fight, Mayweather reportedly earned $250 million while Pacquiao took home $150 million. With Mayweather holding a perfect 50-0 record, the stakes are high for both fighters in this upcoming rematch, which is set to be a sanctioned professional contest.
Pacquiao expressed his excitement for the rematch, stating that the fans have waited long enough for this momentous event. He aims to secure a victory and leave Mayweather with a lasting memory of defeat. Mayweather, on the other hand, remains confident in his ability to replicate his previous victory over Pacquiao.
Before the rematch, both fighters are expected to engage in warm-up bouts, with Pacquiao scheduled to face Ruslan Provodnikov and Mayweather likely to fight Mike Tyson. The upcoming fight will not only headline The Sphere but also mark a significant milestone as the first boxing event at the venue.
Overall, the Mayweather Pacquiao rematch is poised to be a highlight in the world of boxing, drawing global attention and setting the stage for an epic showdown between two boxing legends.