The May Pac 2 cancelled reports about the big fight are still not totally confirmed just yet. Here’s what we know as of the moment.
As of the time of this article Pacman himself, the Filipino legend, has said they still have a fight at the Sphere in September in Vegas.
Mayweather has gone very silent recently though after saying the fight was changed to an exhibition.
Here’s what we know at the moment on Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 (as of April 20, 2026):
- Announced February 23, 2026 for September 19, 2026 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, streaming live on Netflix.
- It’s planned as a professional rematch (not exhibition), first pro boxing match at The Sphere.
- Both sides signed contracts and received advance purse money.
- Mayweather later claimed it would be an exhibition and questioned the venue.
- Pacquiao insists it’s a real pro fight; he won’t do an exhibition.
- Pacquiao’s team says Mayweather is in breach of contract but the fight is “still on.”
- A disputed “Cancer Contract” clause was recently removed, putting talks back on track.
- Pacquiao: “We both signed… and got our advance… no way we’re going to cancel this fight.”
- Deadline passed in mid-April for Mayweather to commit; some reports say he agreed to pro terms.
- No official cancellation from Netflix, promoters, or either camp.
- Major outlets (ESPN, Yahoo, BoxingScene) still list it as scheduled for Sept 19.
- Core issue: Mayweather wants exhibition rules to protect his 50-0 record; Pacquiao wants official pro bout.
Why it’s not cancelled yet + latest Signed contracts + advance payments make cancellation legally/financially messy.
Netflix has not pulled out. Negotiations continue behind the scenes, with recent positive updates after fixing contract problems.
Pacquiao’s camp is “100% confident” it happens.
Latest: Still fluid with public back-and-forth, but widely reported as on track for September 19 as a pro fight. More clarity expected soon.
Classic Mayweather but this is the biggest mess he’s ever been in.
Who knows what is happening with Floyd Mayweather at the moment.
