Mayweather-Pacquiao Rematch Heads to Netflix
A rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been officially set and will stream on Netflix, marking a major play that blurs the lines between boxing, MMA, and streaming entertainment. The bout is expected to generate huge interest from both boxing and MMA fan bases as combat sports continue to expand into streaming platforms.
- Their first bout on May 2, 2015, still holds the record as the most lucrative fight in history, generating over 4.4 million pay-per-view buys and more than $600 million in total revenue. Floyd Mayweather won the fight by unanimous decision. - At the time of the rematch, Floyd Mayweather will be 49 years old and boasts an undefeated professional record of 50 wins and 0 losses. Manny Pacquiao, the sport's only eight-division world champion, will be 47. - Mayweather's last professional fight was a victory against MMA star Conor McGregor in August 2017. Pacquiao was more recently active, fighting to a majority draw against Mario Barrios in July 2025. - This event marks a significant continuation of Netflix's expansion into live sports, following their broadcast of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight and a $5 billion deal to exclusively stream WWE's "Raw." - The fight is being promoted by Zuffa Boxing, a company founded by UFC CEO Dana White. White has stated his intention to disrupt the traditional boxing promotion model, similar to what he did with the UFC. - The involvement of Dana White and Zuffa Boxing signals a strategic move to capture the crossover audience between boxing and MMA, a trend that gained significant traction with the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight. - The rematch is scheduled to take place at the Sphere in Las Vegas, a departure from the MGM Grand Garden Arena where the first fight was held.
