Report: Netflix exploring Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch

Netflix is looking into holding a boxing event in 2026 that would feature a rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, sources told The Ring's Mike Coppinger.

It's unclear whether it would be a professional bout or an exhibition match.

Two of the greatest boxers of their era, Mayweather and Pacquiao met in a long-awaited championship fight in 2015. Mayweather won by unanimous decision. The bout generated a record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and a $72.2-million gate at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao came out of retirement in July, fighting Mario Barrios to a majority draw in a WBC welterweight title bout. The 46-year-old Filipino announced earlier in October that he planned to return to the ring Jan. 24 in Las Vegas, though an opponent was still to be determined.

Mayweather retired from pro boxing in 2017 following a knockout win over UFC star Conor McGregor that lifted his record to 50-0. However, the 48-year-old has competed in several exhibition bouts since then, most recently dominating John Gotti III in August 2024. It was announced in September that Mayweather would square off with former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in an exhibition next spring.

Netflix has been involved in three boxing events to date: Jake Paul versus Tyson in November 2024, Katie Taylor versus Amanda Serrano 3 in July, and Terence Crawford versus Canelo Álvarez in September. The streaming giant will also host the Nov. 14 exhibition match between Paul and Gervonta "Tank" Davis.