On September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 is set to headline an event by Manny Pacquiao Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in partnership with CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS. The bout will stream exclusively on Netflix.
Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs) and Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) will once again meet in a sanctioned professional bout, a rematch of their 2015 fight, dubbed the “Fight of the Century.” Ahead of this rematch, renowned trainer and commentator Teddy Atlas has revealed his prediction for the rematch.
Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 confirmed for September 19
When they met back in 2015, Mayweather was the winner, via a comfortable unanimous decision, with scores of 118-110 and 116-112 (x2). Pacquiao will now get his chance for revenge.
“Floyd and I gave the world what remains the biggest fight in boxing history,” said Pacquiao in a press release statement. “The fans have waited long enough—they deserve this rematch, and it will be even bigger now that it will be streamed live globally on Netflix. I want Floyd to live with the one loss on his professional record and always remember who gave it to him. As always, I dedicate this fight to my fellow Filipinos around the world and to bringing glory to the Philippines.”
“I already fought and beat Manny once,” said Mayweather in the same press release. “This time will be the same result.”
Teddy Atlas has his say on Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2
Discussing Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 via his Fight With Teddy Atlas social media channel, Atlas said:
“The pick. I know the boxing business, you guys too, right? It is about money. Could they already be thinking about a trilogy?
“I don’t know, call me crazy, I’m gonna call it a draw.”
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