Mayweather Says Pacquiao Rematch Exhibition, Venue TBD
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- Mayweather said the upcoming fight with Pacquiao would be an exhibition and that the venue, possibly The Sphere, is not confirmed.
- Netflix had announced the rematch in February, which Mayweather’s comments now contradict.
- Pacquiao's team previously stated he would only face Mayweather in a sanctioned pro fight, not an exhibition.
- Mayweather also confirmed he is still planning an exhibition with Mike Tyson, though no date or location is set.
- Mayweather announced a June exhibition with Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in Athens, also lacking a set date, venue, or broadcast details.
Why it matters: The shift to an exhibition scrapes the pro‑fight premise that Netflix promoted and that Pacquiao’s camp demanded, risking the streaming partner’s investment and leaving fans without a sanctioned bout while Mayweather retains flexibility to stage multiple unscheduled exhibitions in the near future.
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