Legacy and redemption: Mayweather and Pacquiao return for historic Las Vegas sphere clash

24 February, 2026, 08:55 pm

Last modified: 24 February, 2026, 08:55 pm

Legacy and redemption: Mayweather and Pacquiao return for historic Las Vegas sphere clash

24 February, 2026, 08:55 pm

Last modified: 24 February, 2026, 08:55 pm

History is about to repeat itself. Floyd Mayweather Jr v Manny Pacquiao 2 is confirmed for the Las Vegas Sphere, and the stakes have never been higher. Legacy, redemption and global spectacle collide once again.

From the revolutionary Netflix streaming deal to the ultra-modern Sphere venue, this is not just a rematch. It is boxing entering a new era. Can Pacquiao rewrite history? Will Mayweather protect his unbeaten legacy? Here is everything you need to know.

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