Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has officially announced his return to professional boxing, setting the stage for a highly anticipated rematch against Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao. The showdown, which will allow Pacquiao to seek revenge for their historic first encounter, is slated for September 19, 2026.
This upcoming clash marks the second time these two titans of the sport will meet in the ring, more than a decade after their initial bout. Their first fight, held on May 2, 2015, was dubbed “The Greatest Battle of the Decade” by fans worldwide. That monumental event captivated approximately 4.6 million pay-per-view viewers globally and generated an astounding $102 million in revenue, solidifying its place in boxing history.
The eagerly awaited revenge match between Mayweather and Pacquiao is scheduled to take place at the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Entertainment Center in the United States. For the then 49-year-old American boxing legend, this will be his first professional boxing appearance since announcing his retirement at the age of 40 in August 2017. Mayweather famously concluded his career with an impeccable 50-0 professional record, including 27 knockouts, following his victory over mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor.
Since expressing his interest in returning to the boxing arena, Mayweather, a former holder of multiple world titles across various prestigious organizations including the WBC, IBF, WBA, and WBO, has been approached by his former adversary. Pacquiao, 47, seized the opportunity to call for a rematch, openly stating his motivation to inflict Mayweather’s first professional defeat. The Filipino boxing icon declared, “I want Floyd to live with one failure in his boxing career record, and I want to make them remember who gave them that failure.”
Manny Pacquiao, celebrated as a former world champion in an unprecedented eight different weight classes, boasts an impressive professional boxing record. His career stands at 73 fights, comprising 62 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with 39 of his victories coming by knockout.
In response to Pacquiao’s challenge, Floyd Mayweather confirmed his readiness to face the Filipino legend once again, asserting his confidence in securing another victory. He stated, “I’m ready to hit this time and will beat Manny again. And this match, the result will not be different from the previous one.”
As the boxing world looks forward to September 2026, the stage is set for a monumental rematch that promises to reignite one of the sport’s greatest rivalries and perhaps rewrite a small piece of its history.
