Manny Pacquiao Camp Details 8-Ounce Gloves, Predicts Record Streams for Floyd Mayweather Jr. Rematch


Will Arons - 02/24/2026 - Comments

Manny Pacquiao’s promotional team has outlined proposed terms for a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather, though no agreement has been finalized.

According to comments relayed by Ring Magazine’s Manouk Akopyan, Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur said a second fight would be contested over 10 or 12 three-minute rounds using 8-ounce gloves. The targeted weight is 147 pounds, with Pacquiao’s side waiting to hear back from Mayweather before moving forward.

Mathur also projected that the rematch could surpass the 108 million streams generated by the Mike Tyson–Jake Paul event on Netflix in 2024. He said the expectation within Pacquiao’s camp is that the global reach of both fighters, combined with a full marketing cycle, gives the bout a realistic path toward record numbers on the streaming platform.

There are guaranteed purses in place for both fighters, according to Mathur, along with potential back-end earnings tied to overall performance. When asked whether each man would exceed $50 million, he indicated the figure would be over that mark.

The fight is scheduled for September 19 at the Las Vegas Sphere and will stream on Netflix as part of the subscription service rather than traditional pay-per-view.

Mathur also indicated that USADA testing is likely to be part of the framework if the bout proceeds. No official announcement has been made by Mayweather or his representatives.

On the commercial side, Mathur expressed confidence that a rematch could surpass the reported 60 million streams generated by the Tyson vs. Paul event on Netflix. He added that the expectation within Pacquiao’s camp is that the fight would perform strongly enough to warrant a third meeting. When asked about projected purses, Mathur said both fighters would make over $50 million each.

The original Mayweather–Pacquiao fight in 2015 generated record-breaking pay-per-view revenue and remains one of the highest-grossing events in boxing history. Mathur said the fight is expected to stream on Netflix if finalized.

At this stage, discussions appear to be exploratory. Pacquiao’s side has laid out preferred terms, including weight, glove size, and testing protocol, but the fight has not been signed. Further clarity will depend on whether Mayweather engages and formal negotiations move toward finalization.


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Last Updated on 2026/02/24 at 8:02 PM