Credited from: ALJAZEERA
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face off in a highly anticipated rematch on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, with the event being streamed live on Netflix. This marks a significant occasion as it will be the first boxing match to occur at the Sphere, a venue that features an impressive 160,000-square-foot wraparound screen for immersive viewing experiences, according to Los Angeles Times and South China Morning Post.
The duo previously clashed in the 2015 "Fight of the Century," which set records with 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and generated over $600 million in revenue, making it the highest-grossing fight in boxing history. Mayweather, who won that bout by unanimous decision, is now 50-0, while Pacquiao has a record of 62 wins, 8 losses, and 3 draws, according to India Times and Al Jazeera.
Mayweather, who is set to turn 49 shortly after the fight, announced his return from retirement last week after several years of exhibition matches. Pacquiao, having returned to boxing last year after a four-year hiatus to pursue a political career, aims to avenge his earlier defeat and declared, "The fans have waited long enough — they deserve this rematch," according to Los Angeles Times and South China Morning Post.
Both fighters maintain significant global fan bases and have become cultural icons in the boxing world, with Mayweather continuing to polarize opinions due to his defensive style and earlier controversies. The event format and joint collaboration with Netflix signify a new era of live sports broadcasting, enhancing the accessibility of big fights, as noted by India Times and Al Jazeera.