Pacquiao-Mayweather Rematch Set for September 19, Streaming Globally on Netflix

The boxing world is abuzz with the official confirmation of a monumental rematch between titans Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., scheduled for Saturday, September 19. This eagerly awaited showdown will unfold at the cutting-edge Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be accessible to a global audience via a live stream on Netflix, marking another significant foray into live sports for the streaming giant.

This event is not the only return to the ring for Mayweather, who also has an exhibition bout planned against Mike Tyson. Netflix previously demonstrated its capability in live sports broadcasting by streaming the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul exhibition, which garnered an impressive 108 million concurrent viewers.

The initial clash between Pacquiao, a former Philippine senator, and Mayweather occurred on May 2, 2015. Dubbed the "Fight of the Century" and the "Battle for Greatness," that contest concluded with Mayweather securing a unanimous decision victory, with judges' scorecards reading 118–110, 116–112, and 116–112. The outcome was met with considerable debate among fans and pundits, with many questioning the decision and Pacquiao later citing a shoulder injury as a factor in his performance.

Pacquiao, known as "PacMan," aims to avenge this sole defeat at Mayweather's hands, which contributes to his professional record of 57-5-2. Mayweather, or "Money," famously maintains an unblemished 50-0 record. Pacquiao's most recent outing was against Mario Barrios, which concluded in a draw. While Pacquiao briefly retired in 2021 after a loss to Yordenis Ugas, he subsequently returned to the ring.

Both fighters have expressed confidence ahead of the rematch. Pacquiao stated, "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." Mayweather, equally assertive, responded, "I already fought and beat Manny once. This time will be the same result."

In the realm of sports betting, early odds favor Mayweather at -150, reflecting his undefeated status. Pacquiao is listed at +130, indicating a strong underdog position, while a draw is considered the least likely outcome at +1600. Mayweather's last professional fight was a knockout victory over MMA athlete Conor McGregor in 2017. Despite this extended absence, his historical dominance continues to influence betting lines. Pacquiao, on the other hand, has been more active, with his recent draw against Barrios providing a more current gauge of his form, suggesting a potentially different dynamic for the upcoming bout.