Floyd Mayweather clarifies that he is on the rematch with Pacquiao
During the promotion of his engagement against Mike Zambidis, Mayweather Jr. took the space to calm doubts
Former undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has provided a relevant update on his expected second matchup against Manny Pacquiao.
After months of speculation and contradictions about the nature of the combat, Floyd Mayweather confirmed that negotiations have progressed in a positive manner. This announcement sur ge after the Filipino competed professionally in 2025, while the American has stayed away from official fights since his retirement in 2017.
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The initial controversy revolved around whether the duel would be an exhibition or a properly recorded professional fight. Although it was initially reported that Floy Since Mayweather was only interested in an exhibition format to protect his 50-0 record, stances appear to have aligned with Pacquiao's interests.
The Asian fighter's team maintained at all times that there were binding contracts for a professional fight and did not accept the initial terms proposed by the counterpart.
Progress in the negotiation and schedule
During the promotion of his commitment against kickboxer Mike Zambidis, the American athlete took advantage of the space to calm the doubts of the fans and the press.
Floyd Mayweather indicated that the contract's sides are about to be closed definitively in the short term. These statements suggest that the final agreement It could be formally announced within 48 hours, ending the uncertainty surrounding the production of the event that will be broadcast on Netflix.
“Everything is on track to be completely finished in two days.”, were the statements published by the journalist Andreas Hale.
The current disposition of Floyd Mayweather indicates an acceptance of the professional terms demanded by Pacquiao's camp. In 2015, both boxers took part in the most lucrative fight in history, where the American took the victory by a unanimous decision. Now, the objective is to repeat the financial and sports impact, adjusting the technical details that had previously held back the signing of the definitive contract.