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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17744377512391761728232408AFP__20241107__472027404__v3__HighRes__FloydMayweatherJrVMannyPacquiao.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Manny Pacquiao throws a right at Floyd Mayweather Jr. during their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Al Bello, Getty Images/AFP/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Manny Pacquiao throws a right at Floyd Mayweather Jr. during their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. <em>Al Bello, Getty Images/AFP/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Boxing’s only eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao dismissed the notion that his rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming too late.</p><p>Their much-awaited rematch will take place on September 19, 2026, on Netflix, more than a decade after their first clash on May 2, 2015.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2026/2/24/mayweather-to-fight-pacquiao-in-las-vegas-in-september-0607"><strong>READ: Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September<br/></strong></a></div><p>Mayweather won by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 116–112 and the other 118–110.</p><p>Asked whether the rematch is coming later than expected, Pacquiao had a simple response.</p><p>&quot;Hindi naman,&quot; said Pacquiao. &quot;Hindi naman kami nagpabaya sa kondisyon namin.&quot;</p><div><a href="http://Mayweather says Pacquiao is &#x27;the best fighter I&#x27;ve ever fought&#x27;"><strong>READ: Mayweather says Pacquiao is &#x27;the best fighter I&#x27;ve ever fought&#x27;<br/></strong></a></div><p>Pacquiao added that the fight is already set, noting that he has begun light training five months ahead of the bout.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/2/24/boxing-pacquiao-eyes-redemption-in-real-fight-rematch-vs-mayweather-1900"><strong>READ: Pacquiao eyes redemption in ‘real fight’ rematch vs. Mayweather<br/></strong></a></div><p>The &quot;People&#x27;s Champ&quot; also shared that his exhibition match with retired former junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov has yet to be finalized. &quot;Hindi pa sigurado,&quot; he said.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774437677000IMG_7130.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao signs a partnership with digital entertainment platform DigiPlus on March 25, 2026. Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao signs a partnership with digital entertainment platform DigiPlus on March 25, 2026. <em>Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>On Wednesday, Pacquiao signed a partnership with digital entertainment platform DigiPlus through his e-wallet MannyPay, and was named ambassador of GameZone and ArenaPlus.</p>

<p>Boxing’s only eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao dismissed the notion that his rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming too late.</p>

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao dismissed the notion that his rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming too late.

Rematch with Mayweather already too late? 'Hindi naman,' says Pacquiao

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Rematch with Mayweather already too late? 'Hindi naman,' says Pacquiao

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published March 25, 2026 07:54 PM PHT

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