Pacquiao and Mayweather rematch postponed due to contract disputes
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather's planned rematch, scheduled for September 19, has been postponed indefinitely. Pacquiao's camp cited issues including federal lawsuits and scheduling conflicts surrounding Mayweather's team as key reasons for the delay. The earliest date for a potential rematch could now be early 2027. Events company CSI is involved in legal disputes with Mayweather, complicating promotional efforts. Mayweather, who has been inactive since 2017, was set to return to the ring for the first time since fighting Conor McGregor.
- •Rematch was set for September 19, 2026, in Las Vegas.
- •Contract disputes and lawsuits have stalled the fight announcement.
- •The next potential date for the rematch could be early 2027.
- •Mayweather last fought in 2017 and has since engaged in exhibitions.
- •CSI seeks over $4.65 million from Mayweather regarding promotional rights.
- 4:35 PMBBC Sport — Pacquiao and Mayweather rematch postponed indefinitely
"The rematch between boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely because of a host of reasons, with contract disputes the main factor.
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