The uncertainty surrounding the highly anticipated rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao appears to have been cleared up at last.
Earlier this year, it was announced that the two boxing legends would face off again, more than a decade after their first encounter, which Mayweather won by unanimous decision. However, in recent weeks, the bout was thrown into question after Mayweather suggested it might be an exhibition rather than a professional fight—contradicting the original announcement.
Following a prolonged period of doubt, the fight now seems to be back on track. According to a report from Mike Coppinger, the contest will be fully sanctioned, with a new date and venue.
“Breaking: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to terms on an amended deal for a professional fight on Netflix, planned for Sept. 25 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas,” said Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, speaking to @ringmagazine.
“This means another Friday fight on Netflix once finalized. Netflix has gone on Friday a few times now. The bout was originally announced for Sept. 19 at The Sphere.”
Mathur added: “We never wanted this at The Sphere. It didn’t make economic sense for this event to be at The Sphere. Ultimately the parties putting the fight together were insistent. Floyd was able to get it out of The Sphere. Bottom line, we’re making more money.”
As a result, two of the biggest names in boxing history are now set to meet for a second time, with Pacquiao seeking revenge after his defeat in May 2015.
