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Mayweather Says Pacquiao Event Up In The Air
- On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Manny Pacquiao arrived in Los Angeles and asserted his September 19 bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a "real fight," refuting recent exhibition claims.
- Mayweather recently described the rematch as an "exhibition," telling media members in Las Vegas that details remain unsettled and the event prioritizes spectacle over competition.
- Manny Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur declared Mayweather "in breach of his contract" for claiming the fight is an exhibition, noting he signed three professional agreements and received advance payments.
- Pacquiao dismissed concerns the bout might be shelved, confirming he has begun light training five months ahead and expects Mayweather to honor the original professional terms.
- While the fight remains officially on, uncertainty regarding the venue at The Sphere persists; fans await resolution on whether the September clash will count toward the fighters' professional records.
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Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao says Floyd Mayweather fight ‘not an exhibition’
Manny Pacquiao’s planned September fight with Floyd Mayweather will not be an exhibition, the Philippine boxing legend said on Thursday, days after his fellow hall of famer said their bout would be strictly entertainment. Netflix last month announced a long-awaited rematch of the highest-grossing clash in boxing history, with Pacquiao and Mayweather – now both in their late forties – set to clash at the Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19. But M…
Manny Pacquiao disputes Mayweather, says rematch a ‘real fight’
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao disputed Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s assertion that their rematch scheduled for Sept. 19 is merely an exhibition. Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Los Angeles, Pacquiao said the agreement he signed with Mayweather is for a “real fight.” READ: Manny Pacquiao says Floyd Mayweather unretirement ‘good for us’ “Is that what he’s feeling? But he signed [a contract for] a real fight. The contract that we signed …
Mayweather Says Pacquiao Event Up In The Air
Plans for a highly anticipated showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao remain in flux, with key details still unresolved just months ahead of the proposed September date. Speaking publicly during… The post Mayweather Says Pacquiao Event Up In The Air appeared first on .
Pacquiao insists Mayweather fight for real, shuns exhibition insinuation
As far as Manny Pacquiao is concerned, his scheduled rematch with Floyd Mayweather on September 19 is a real fight, not an exhibition as his fellow ring legend claimed. “That’s the contract that we signed,” Pacquiao said shortly after arriving in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, April 1 (Thursday, April 2, Manila time) from the Philippines. Pacquiao clarified to debunk Mayweather’s assertion that their supposed fight at The Sphere in Las V…
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