Confusion around Floyd Mayweather’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao is set to continue, with the American insisting that there must be a major change between their fight, despite having already signed contracts for the spectacle.
Mayweather agreed to an exhibition contest against Mike Tyson late last year but then it was unveiled that he would return to the professional scene with a comeback against long-term rival Pacquiao this September.
Netflix have been confirmed as the broadcaster for what could be the biggest boxing event of 2026, with Mayweather’s fabled 50-0 professional record on the line and in jeopardy against the more active ‘Pac Man’.
However, last weekend, Mayweather claimed that he had not signed for a professional encounter and that the fight will instead be his third exhibition bout of the year – rather than an intriguing pro return at the age of 49 years old.
Speaking to ESPN, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, Jas Mathur, claimed that ‘Team Mayweather is insisting on the fight being changed from a sanctioned professional bout to an exhibition’ but that the fight remains on, despite ‘TBE’ being in breach of his contract.
“As of right now, the fight is still on. There is no termination of any sort, and he has signed for a professional fight.
“Floyd is officially in breach of his contract. He’s been in a breach since the day he went out and said what he said on Saturday and he’s officially in a breach as of yesterday.”
Further drama is sure to unfold regarding the event, especially given that, according to Mathur, Mayweather has already profited after taking out an advance on his fight purse.
