The long-awaited rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been put on hold. The showdown that was set to revive one of boxing's greatest rivalries will no longer take place on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, as planned.
From Manila, the Filipino team confirmed the suspension of the event and clarified that the fight cannot take place before early 2027. For now, there is no new official date.
The reasons for the delay include a combination of federal investigations, scheduling issues, and financial stagnation surrounding Mayweather's camp.
Legal conflicts and lawsuits
The promoter CSI Sports Events filed a lawsuit in a federal court in New York to recover $4.6 million that it claims to have paid for exclusive promotional rights to this bout and another exhibition linked to Mike Tyson. This legal situation complicates the entire landscape.
Additionally, Mayweather faces serious charges for allegedly issuing a bounced check to buy a watch at a luxury goods store. Due to these issues, the American will also be unable to participate in the exhibition scheduled for June 27 in Athens against kickboxer Mike Zambidis at the Battle of the Legends event.
