MAYWEATHER VS PACQUIAO 2 IN JEOPARDY PACMAN FIRES BACK WITH STATEMENT

The boxing world was rocked this week as the highly-anticipated Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch hit a major snag just months before the scheduled September 19, 2026 date at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Pacquiao sets the record straight After Mayweather claimed the bout was merely an "exhibition" during a recent interview with Vegas Sports Today, Pacquiao wasted no time shutting down the narrative. "I want to be very clear that the contract we signed is for a professional boxing match. This is not an exhibition; it is a real fight," Pacquiao stated emphatically. The eight-division world champion (62-8-3, 39 KOs) made it crystal clear that he's training to break Mayweather's undefeated record, not play patty-cake. Contract chaos brewing? Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, revealed that Mayweather has already accepted cash advances and a "significant loan" based on the professional fight contract. Mathur demanded written confirmation from Mayweather to honor the original terms. Tale of the tape (2026 edition) Mayweather Pacquiao Age 49 47 Record 50-0 (27 KOs) 62-8-3 (39 KOs) What's at stake Pacquiao came out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios to a majority draw and is scheduled for an April exhibition against Ruslan Provodnikov. Mayweather hasn't had a pro fight since Conor McGregor in 2017. Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren isn't impressed: "I have no interest in a 47-year-old fighting a 49-year-old." But fans are already divided. Is this a legitimate rematch 11 years in the making or just another money grab? 📸 Photo credit: Netflix

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