Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Rematch Set for September 19 in Las Vegas

Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to meet again, with their long-awaited rematch officially scheduled for September 19, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The bout, dubbed “The Reckoning,” comes more than a decade after their 2015 showdown, which ended in a unanimous decision victory for Mayweather. Although that fight became one of the highest-grossing events in boxing history, it drew criticism from fans who had expected a more action-packed contest.

This time, the two icons are expected to compete in a sanctioned exhibition under modified rules.

Mayweather, 49, retired from professional boxing in 2017 with a flawless 50-0 record but has remained in the spotlight through exhibition bouts against the likes of Logan Paul, Tenshin Nasukawa, and John Gotti III. Pacquiao, 47, last fought professionally in 2021 and has frequently hinted at a return for one final legacy fight.

Talks of a rematch had lingered for years before gaining traction in recent months, fueled by renewed fan interest and the continued commercial appeal of exhibition events.

The September 19 date aligns with Las Vegas’s traditional marquee fight weekends, and early projections suggest the event could rival or even surpass the financial returns of their 2015 clash when adjusted for inflation.

Social media has already lit up with reactions, as fans express both excitement and curiosity over what the two ageing stars will deliver more than a decade after their first encounter.