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Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao set for a rematch

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Feb 23, 2026 4:42 PM ET

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are trying to show us that it’s never too late to fight — not even 16 years after they should have originally.

Pacquiao and Mayweather are planning to fight against each other in a boxing rematch in September, according to Mike Coppinger.

The fight promoters are reportedly considering The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a possible venue for the fight.

The Sphere hosted UFC 306 in September 2024, but has never hosted a boxing event before. This would be a grand stage for two of the biggest names in boxing — or at least, who used to be the biggest names in boxing.

TIME TO RUN IT BACK

‼️ A Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao rematch is being planned for September, with The Sphere in Las Vegas being looked at as a possible venue, sources tell @MikeCoppinger.

Both are slated to compete in exhibitions this Spring prior to meeting in… pic.twitter.com/xYf0LDAHlU
— InsideRingShow (@InsideRingShow) February 23, 2026

There was constant talk around the 2009-2011 years about a potential fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao. Around those years, the two were regarded as the best boxers in their weight classes, as well as the biggest draws. The fight between them did not materialize until May 2015, at which point the two were in their upper-30s. Mayweather won that fight via unanimous decision, and Pacquiao has since said that he was dealing with a shoulder injury during the fight.

Both men are set to box in exhibition events this spring, which would be a natural lead-up to their planned September fight.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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