Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have stunned fight fans by announcing a rematch on their social media accounts.
The prizefighters fought once before in a bout dubbed “Fight of the Century,” a record-breaking showdown that attracted 4.6 million pay-per-view buys in the United States in 2015 — the best-selling fight of all time, which Mayweather won via decision.
Mayweather earned $220 million, according to ESPN, while Pacquiao reportedly banked $142 million.
Mayweather has not fought since 2017 when he dismantled UFC fighter Conor McGregor, beating the Irishman in the tenth round. He said the fight would be his last and has since focused on expanding his property empire which reportedly includes work on One Vanderbilt — a skyscraper currently under construction in New York City.
But Mayweather, 41, claims he will come out of retirement to fight Pacquiao once again. “I’m coming back to fight Manny Pacquiao this year,” he said in an Instagram post which included a video featuring both fighters. “Another nine figure payday on the way.”
Pacquiao also mentioned the fight on his own social media channel. On Twitter, he posted a video with the caption “50-1,” — a clear reference to what he believes Mayweather’s unblemished record (currently 50 wins and zero defeats) will turn to after they trade blows later this year.
Pacquiao has fought four times since losing to Mayweather. He beat Timothy Bradley, Jessie Vargas, and Lucas Matthysse, but lost to Jeff Horn. A Mayweather rematch would be his 68th professional bout.
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