By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The undefeated former boxer, Floyd Mayweather Jr.has provided a relevant update on the expected second confrontation against Manny Pacquiao.
After months of speculation and contradictions about the nature of the combat, Floyd Mayweather confirmed that the negotiations have progressed positively. This announcement comes after the Filipino competed professionally in 2025while the American has remained away from official fights since his retirement in 2017.
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The initial controversy revolved around whether the duel would be an exhibition or a duly registered professional fight.. Although it was initially reported that Floyd Mayweather was only interested in an exhibition format to protect his 50-0 record, the stances appear to have aligned with Pacquiao’s interests.
The Asian fighter’s team maintained at all times that there were binding contracts for a professional fight and did not accept the initial terms proposed by the counterparty.
Floyd Mayweather acknowledged that the Pacquiao fight is “discontinuance to the attainable line” and believes this would per chance well also get done in the subsequent Forty eight hours. pic.twitter.com/H7nvoCps11
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) Would possibly possibly well well additionally merely 7, 2026
Progress in negotiation and schedule
During the promotion of his engagement against kickboxer Mike Zambidisthe American athlete took advantage of the space to calm the doubts of fans and the press.
Floyd Mayweather indicated that the fringes of the contract They are about to close permanently in the short term. These statements suggest that the final agreement could be formally announced within forty eight hours, ending the uncertainty surrounding the production of the event that will be broadcast on Netflix.
“Everything is on track to be fully completed in two days.”were the statements published by journalist Andreas Hale.
The actual disposition of Floyd Mayweather indicates an acceptance of the professional terms that Pacquiao’s camp demanded. In 2015, both boxers starred in the most lucrative fight in historywhere the American took the victory by unanimous decision. Now, the objective is to repeat the financial and sporting impact, adjusting the technical details that had previously held back the signing of the final contract.
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