February 24( Citizen.lk News)-Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have officially agreed to a professional rematch on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The bout, which will be broadcast live on Netflix, marks Mayweather’s first professional fight since 2017 and his fourth return from retirement.
The fight comes nearly a decade after their 2015 "Fight of the Century," the richest event in boxing history, which Mayweather won by unanimous decision. While Mayweather aims to protect his 50-0 record, Pacquiao is determined to hand the American his first professional loss.
Specific details regarding the weight class and number of rounds are still being finalized. This high-profile rematch follows Mayweather’s scheduled bout with Mike Tyson earlier this year, adding to a massive season for combat sports.
Sources: BBC