Back in 2010, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao were the two best boxers in the world. The Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight was highly sought after, but it didn’t happen because Manny Pacquiao refused to submit to a random Olympic blood and urine test.
Five years later, Pacquiao had a change of heart as he agreed to be tested. Billed as the “Fight of the Century,” Mayweather vs. Pacquiao’s big fight took place on May 2, 2015.
Fans were excited to see Mayweather and Pacquiao share the ring, but were disappointed with the product on display. In a lopsided contest, Mayweather won by unanimous decision.
Mayweather will continue to fight for two more years and retire in 2017. Manny Pacquiao would fight for six more years, then retire after losing to Yordenis Ugas in 2021.
Fast forward to the year 2026, and rumors were swirling about a possible Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2. Turns out the rumors are true, and now the question is, is Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 will be a real fight or a catch?
At first glance, it seems like this star-studded matchup will be a combination of the two. It’s easy to see why this event might be written off as a money grab, but you can also point to a good reason why it’s going to be a real fight.
On the other hand, he sees this fight as a money grab based on the fact that both boxers are old and about to be paid a king’s fine to participate in this event. On the other hand, you can see this fight as a real fight because Mayweather is risking valuable assets.
Floyd Mayweather’s fame was based on money and having zero losses. When Mayweather decided to call it a career, he boasted about breaking Rocky Marciano’s record and left the ground with a mark (50-0).
Returning to face Manny Pacquiao means that Floyd Mayweather takes the opportunity to be (50-1). Mayweather boasts an undefeated streak, and on the night of September 19th, Mayweather’s 0 will be at stake.
Since his retirement in 2017, Floyd Mayweather has participated in eight shows. His last real match against a reliable boxer was back in September 2015 when he fought Andre Berto.
After retiring in 2021, Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring in July 2025. He failed to win gold as his fight against WBC welterweight world champion Mario Barrios was declared a draw.
Many fight fans thought Pacquiao did enough to win the fight. Against Mayweather, one would think that Pacquiao has the advantage because of his recent experience against a reigning world champion.
In a recent interview, Manny Pacquiao talked about his opportunity to take over Floyd Mayweather’s property.
“Fans have waited long enough.
They deserve this fight, and it will be big now that it will be broadcast live worldwide on Netflix, Pacquiao said, “I want Floyd to live with one loss and remember who gave it to him.”
