The boxing world is preparing for another historic event - two legendary fighters, Filipino Manny Pacquiao and American Floyd Mayweather, will return to the ring after a 10-year break. This was reported by Ring Magazine journalist Mike Koppinger. According to him, the rematch will be organized by the Netflix platform as one of the main boxing events of 2026.
This fight is undoubtedly expected to become one of the biggest events in world sports. The first clash between the two legends took place on May 2, 2015, in Las Vegas. At that time, the "Battle of the Century" attracted the attention of not only the public, but also the entire sports world.
In that fight for the WBC, WBA, WBO, and The Ring belts, Mayweather won by a clear margin, with the judges unanimously supporting his candidacy. The match lasted 12 rounds and did not result in knockouts. Pacquiao later said he wasn't in his best condition due to a shoulder injury, but experts emphasized that Mayweather acted at a high tactical level.
In the years following the battle, both fighters continued their activities in different directions. Manny Pacquiao fought eight more fights and won five of them. His last serious fight was against Mexican Mario Barrios for the WBC championship belt.
Floyd Mayweather announced his retirement from professional boxing after defeating Andre Berto after the fight against Pacquiao. However, he returned to the ring in 2017, participating in a showdown fight against UFC star Conor McGregor, defeating him by technical knockout in the 10th round. With this, he entered the history of sports with the result of 50 undefeated fights.
News of a new battle between Pacquiao and Mayweather was met with great interest worldwide. Because this is an important event not only for the personal rivalry of two boxers, but also for the history of boxing. The fans are eagerly awaiting who will prevail in the ring this time.
The 2026 rematch is expected to be an event that will once again confirm not only the professional reputation of the fighters, but also their will, endurance, and eternal name in sports. Netflix wants to showcase this fight to a global audience, which will naturally turn into a real celebration for millions of fans.
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