The rivalry between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is heating up once again, and this time, the mind games have moved from the ring to the gym. In a bold power move, Pacquiao has taken over a Hollywood boxing facility once associated with Mayweather, rebranding it as 'Pacquiao Prime Boxing' ahead of their scheduled September 19th rematch at Las Vegas's Sphere.

This symbolic takeover, which includes removing a large image of Mayweather, underscores the high stakes as the two legends prepare to meet over a decade after their 2015 "Fight of the Century." However, the path to the rematch is proving as contentious as their first bout, with a major dispute emerging over the fight's official status.

While Mayweather has publicly referred to the event as an exhibition, Pacquiao and his team are adamant they agreed to a full professional fight. "He knows what he signed," stated Pacquiao, 47, who came out of retirement last year. His promoter, Jas Mathur, emphasized that three signed agreements outline a professional bout, not an exhibition, and that Mayweather has already received an advance on his purse.

For Pacquiao, this is about more than just semantics; it's a matter of principle. "Dignity. Integrity. That’s what matters," he said, framing the disagreement as a breach of contract. With Mayweather, 49, also linked to other potential fights, the clarity and execution of their agreement are now the central focus behind the scenes, setting the stage for a dramatic build-up to fight night.