Floyd Mayweather to make professional boxing comeback in 'first-ever' bout
Floyd Mayweather is set to make his professional boxing comeback in a blockbuster fight in a stunning venue in Las Vegas.
Mayweather stopped Conor McGregor in 2017 to reach 50-0.
He beat the likes of Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya and Miguel Cotta during his iconic career.
'Money' retired from the sport after his victory over UFC fighter McGregor before returning to the sport in the form of exhibition bouts, facing the likes of Logan Paul and Aaron Chalmers.
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Another exhibition against ex-world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has also been mooted.
But Mayweather, 48, is set to resume his legendary pro career following a bombshell announcement on Monday.
He is set to rematch Manny Pacquiao, 47, on September 19 at Las Vegas' Sphere in what will be the first-ever boxing bout at the jaw-dropping venue.
The rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao will be aired on Netflix, who took to social media to announce the fight.
On social media, a post read: "Two of the greatest icons in boxing history will meet again in the first-ever professional boxing match at Sphere in Las Vegas."
A boxing bout has yet to take place at the Sphere, but it has housed the UFC when the famed Octagon set up shop in September 2024 to commemorate Mexico's Independence Day.
The venue, which cost $2.3 billion, is renowned for its immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a 16K resolution wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies and 4D physical effects.
On the rematch, Mayweather said: "I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result."
Pacquiao added: "Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history. The fans have waited long enough - they deserve this rematch, and it will be even bigger now that it will be streamed live globally on Netflix.
"I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him. As always, I dedicate this fight to my fellow Filipinos around the world and to bringing glory to the Philippines."
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 follows the 'Fight of the Century' in 2015.
It set a series of boxing records, including a live gate of $72 million at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, not to mention a staggering 4.6 million pay-per-view buys.
The event will be promoted by Mayweather Promotions and Manny Pacquiao Promotions in partnership with CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS.
And, as mentioned, will be broadcast by Netflix, who have upped their live programming of boxing, having delivered Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 and Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford.
They also aired Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua and will broadcast Tyson Fury's comeback against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11.
Topics: Floyd Mayweather, Boxing, Manny Pacquiao
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