The Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch has its first piece of official third-party paperwork, with the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s events calendar now listing Manny Pacquiao Promotions at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday, September 25.
The listing marks the first time a specific date for the long-rumored second meeting has appeared on an official document, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The September 25 date represents a shift from the originally floated plan of Saturday, September 19 at The Sphere, and confirms a move toward an MGM-owned venue.
A formal announcement of the rematch is not expected before Mayweather completes his exhibition against Greek kickboxing star Mike Zambidis at the OAKA Olympic Complex in Athens on June 27. The Mayweather-Pacquiao announcement is expected to follow once that commitment is fulfilled.
Mayweather’s professional comeback was unveiled four months ago, ending a nine-year hiatus. Major boxing record sites including BoxRec do not currently list a sanctioned professional bout between the two, and neither is recognized as a reigning world champion. Mayweather retired with a perfect 50-0 record, while Pacquiao remains the only fighter in history to win world titles in eight weight divisions.
September 25 would mark 11 years since their first meeting.
