Manny Pacquiao Promoter Accuses Floyd Mayweather of Breach After Rematch Labeled ‘Exhibition’

Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The planned rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr . has become the subject of a dispute after conflicting statements about the nature of the bout. The fight was announced earlier in 2026 for September 19 in Las Vegas and was presented as a professional contest.

However, recent comments from Mayweather have created uncertainty about whether the event will move forward as planned. Pacquiao’s promotional team has responded by pointing to signed agreements that define the fight as a professional match. The situation has placed both camps at odds, with each side maintaining a different position.

As preparations continue, the status of the bout remains unclear, and further developments are expected in the coming weeks. Manny Pacquiao Promoter Outlines Contract Details and Breach Claim Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, said in an interview with ESPN that the agreements between the two fighters clearly define a professional fight. “As of right now, the fight is still on.

There is no termination of any sort, and he has signed for a professional fight. ” He explained that multiple agreements were signed over time. “Floyd Mayweather signed not one, not two, but three different agreements on three different dates with two different parties that ultimately got intertwined in the month of January.