In a recent turn of events, the legendary Manny Pacquiao has stepped forward to clarify the swirling rumors about his highly anticipated rematch with Floyd Mayweather. The boxing world was abuzz in February when it was announced that these two long-standing rivals would meet again in the ring, this time at the iconic Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19. Their first encounter, a memorable clash in May 2015, saw Mayweather emerge victorious with a unanimous decision.
However, the path to their second showdown has not been without its controversies. Floyd Mayweather recently made claims suggesting that the upcoming fight would be an exhibition match. These statements were swiftly refuted by Manny Pacquiao’s team. Jas Mathur, the CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, categorically denied Mayweather’s assertions, stating that Mayweather had signed a contract for a professional fight. Mathur further emphasized that Mayweather’s comments were in violation of their agreement, for which Mayweather had already received an advance payment.
“As of right now, the fight is still on,” Mathur asserted. “There is no termination of any sort, and he has signed for a professional fight. No one in these last three months has brought up anything related to the venue or related to the fight not being a professional fight.”
The first fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather was a monumental event in the boxing world, with Mayweather securing a unanimous decision victory. Mayweather’s professional record stands at an impressive 50 wins, including 27 knockouts, with no losses. This rematch promises to be just as thrilling, with both fighters bringing their A-game to the ring.
In other boxing news, Jake Paul has expressed his desire to make his MMA debut and potentially face off against Nate Diaz. Paul, who recently suffered a sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2025, has his sights set on new challenges. “I want Nate in MMA, and I think it’s high on my list of priorities to do that,” Paul stated. “Then, me vs Nate is probably the No. 1 thing on the list above Tommy Fury, above Ngannou, above KSI.”
Meanwhile, Nate Diaz has explained his reasons for turning down a fight against Conor McGregor in 2026. Diaz, who last fought in the UFC against Tony Ferguson in September 2022, stated, “I believe they wanted me to come back and fight Conor McGregor, not Oliveira. I want to fight the best of the best when they are the best of the best.” Diaz’s next fight is scheduled for May 16 at the MVP event in Los Angeles.
As the boxing world continues to evolve, fans eagerly await the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather rematch, which promises to be a historic event. Stay tuned for more updates as the fight date approaches.
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