It looks like boxing fans might have to wait a little longer for that long-anticipated rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Originally scheduled for September 19 at the iconic Sphere in Las Vegas, the fight was officially announced by Netflix back in February—generating serious buzz across the sports world. But now, the legendary rock band Eagles has swooped in and booked that very date for their "Sin City" residency at the Sphere, throwing the entire event into question.
According to ESPN's Andreas Hale, the silence from all parties has been deafening. "ESPN has reached out to representatives for Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Netflix over the past several weeks for an update on the status of the fight but have yet to hear from any of the parties," Hale wrote. With no venue change or even a confirmation that the fight will still happen, the boxing community is left wondering what's next for these two legends.
This isn't the only uncertainty surrounding Mayweather's schedule. His much-hyped exhibition bout against Mike Tyson—originally set for earlier this year—lost its April date and still lacks a new time or place. Adding to the chaos, there's chatter about a third fight in Athens against an opponent few have heard of, likely a strategic move to help Mayweather chip away at his outstanding tax debt. After all, the man known as "Money" has been on an exhibition retirement tour, most recently sleepwalking through back-to-back fights with John Gotti III. And despite the paydays, it seems the revenue hasn't been enough to settle the books.
On the other side of the ring, Pacquiao (62-8-3) ended his own retirement last July to face Mario Barrios, drawing a solid crowd in Las Vegas. With both fighters at different stages of their careers—Mayweather still undefeated at 50-0, Pacquiao looking for one more big moment—the potential rematch felt like a final chapter for two icons. But for now, the phones have gone quiet, and the Eagles have the stage. Boxing fans can only hope this isn't the final bell for Mayweather-Pacquiao 2.