The excitement builds more than a decade after their first clash in 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas—the match that many dubbed the "Fight of the Century." The bout delivered massive financial returns through pay-per-view systems, thanks to HBO and Showtime. This time around, discussions hint at shifting gears from traditional cable models to a modern streaming platform like Netflix.
Both legends have stayed somewhat active post-retirement. Floyd Mayweather walked away from professional boxing in 2017 but has engaged in exhibition matches, including one against Mike Tyson penciled in for this spring. Manny Pacquiao recently entertained crowds too. Although his last competitive fight ended in a draw with Mario Barrios, he delighted fans during his exhibition match against Ruslan Provodnikov at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Industry chatter suggests that Netflix's keen interest serves as a catalyst for reigniting interests in the rematch. The company actively explores various boxing events as part of its broad content strategy, promising an intriguing angle for sports entertainment.
Two iconic fighters who have long captured the imagination of millions could meet once more as speculations mount, pitting experience against ambition—each punch another chance to make history again.