Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 Rematch Talks
Dana White is reportedly assisting in booking a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 rematch, sparking significant excitement among combat sports fans on social media. The potential blockbuster fight has generated buzz across recent discussions about high-profile boxing matchups.
- Their first match on May 2, 2015, billed as the "Fight of the Century," ended with Floyd Mayweather Jr. winning by unanimous decision. - The initial bout was the most lucrative in boxing history, generating a record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and over $600 million in total revenue. The live gate alone at the MGM Grand Garden Arena produced more than $72 million. - Since their first fight, Mayweather retired from professional boxing with a 50-0 record after defeating Conor McGregor in 2017 and has since participated in several exhibition matches. - Manny Pacquiao lost his last professional bout before a brief retirement in August 2021 to Yordenis Ugás. He returned in July 2025 at age 46 to fight Mario Barrios to a majority draw. - Previous rematch talks have stalled, with Pacquiao stating he disagreed with Mayweather's preference for an exhibition and would only return for an official professional fight. - Mayweather, now 48, has recently announced he will come out of retirement to return to professional boxing following an upcoming exhibition bout against Mike Tyson.
