“All this about money is bul****t”- Entertainment executive spills beans on years of hard work for Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch

The Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao rematch is finally arriving. A decade after their 2015 super-fight, the two legends are set to meet again on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Their first bout ended years of debate and generated nearly $500 million in total purses. Now, both icons are stepping back into the spotlight for another historic night.

Mayweather retired unbeaten at 50-0 in 2017 after defeating Conor McGregor. Pacquiao retired in 2021 but returned to professional boxing last year and drew with Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. With boxing booming again due to Saudi investment and Netflix entering live sports, talks of a rematch gained momentum. Now, the deal is sealed for one of boxing’s biggest ever events.

A deal years in the making finally gets Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch over the line

The rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been discussed for years. But it took the right timing and the right people to make it happen. Entertainment executive Jas Mathur, who has worked closely with both camps, played a key role in finalising the agreement.

Mathur told The Sun that previous efforts failed because negotiations became too complicated. He said many attempts collapsed due to poor presentation and too many middlemen. He also pointed out that five years ago, both fighters were retired, making talks difficult. Pacquiao’s return to professional boxing changed everything. According to Mathur, Mayweather noticed that comeback and wanted to make an impact of his own. He also quashed the rumors about Mayweather’s comeback being related to his financial situation.

He said boxing has grown again, especially after Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season boosted global interest. A few years ago, MMA dominated headlines. Now boxing is regaining attention. Both Mayweather and Pacquiao remain extremely competitive and proud of their legacies. They believe they helped shape modern boxing and want to prove they can still headline massive events.

Mathur also stressed that Netflix is central to the plan. He believes the platform can deliver record-breaking numbers worldwide. He expects the global audience to surpass the 108 million viewers who watched Jake Paul fight Mike Tyson. With Pacquiao’s huge Asian fanbase and Mayweather’s global reach, the rematch could set new streaming records.

The fight is no longer just about rivalry. It is about legacy, global audiences, and boxing’s renewed momentum on the world stage.





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