The rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is most definitely still on. That’s according to the PacMan camp, who appear to be putting the full-court press on Money after his recent remarks that may have cast doubt about the fight happening.
Pacquiao’s camp is insisting the September 19 showdown in Las Vegas remains firmly on schedule even after Mayweather claimed it would be an exhibition and that the venue is still undecided—claims that directly contradict a previous announcement by Netflix.
Mayweather in Hot Water Ahead of Pacquiao Rematch?
Mayweather’s apparent about-face did not sit well with MP Promotions CEO Jas Mathur, who quickly pushed back, claiming Mayweather’s statements directly violate signed agreements.
“As of right now, the fight is still on. There is no termination of any sort, and he has signed for a professional fight,” Mathur told ESPN. “Floyd Mayweather is officially in breach of his contract.”
According to Mathur, Mayweather’s camp has been attempting to reframe the bout as an exhibition rather than a sanctioned professional contest—an adjustment he says is not only unauthorized but one of several contractual violations. The dispute comes despite months of planning, including a recent site visit to The Sphere involving representatives from both camps, Netflix, and multiple production outfits.
The stakes are significant. Announced in February, the rematch was billed as a groundbreaking event—a global spectacle combining sport and entertainment, streamed on Netflix and staged at the $2.3 billion Sphere venue. Mathur described it as the “first ever sports and entertainment event in boxing.”
Not One, Not Two, But Three
Mathur also revealed that Mayweather had signed three separate agreements tied to the fight and had already received payments, including an advance on his purse. “He signed not one, not two, but three different agreements,” Mathur said. “He received money for all three.”
Further complicating matters is Mayweather’s reported plans for a June exhibition bout against Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis—another move Mathur claims breaches the existing contract.
Still, there remains a window for resolution. Mathur noted that Mayweather has a cure period to address the violations after formal notice. But if tensions persist, a standoff appears inevitable.
Pacquiao, for his part, is not backing down.
“If he’s scared of Manny and he does not want to put his record on the line… he should just come out right and say it,” Mathur said. “Manny ain’t scared.”
For now, the fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather lives on—but whether it unfolds as a true professional rematch or collapses under contractual strain remains the real battle to watch.
