Netflix Eyes the Ultimate Rematch: Mayweather vs Pacquiao II Back in Play

So, apparently we might be dusting off one of boxing's biggest 'what ifs' for another go. A decade after their mega-fight, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are being lined up for a rematch — and yes, Netflix is the one kicking the tires.

Netflix wants another spectacle

Ring Magazine reports, citing its sources, that Netflix is exploring a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao do-over. Not shocking, considering Netflix has been dabbling in live-fight events. The last big swing — Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson — landed with a thud. But the streamer is sticking with the strategy: Jake Paul is booked to fight Gervonta 'Tank' Davis on November 14, exclusively on Netflix.

So is Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 the next card to flip over? Maybe. Whether fans actually want it is another story.

The vibe check: skepticism

The internet's early read is not exactly frothy, and the age thing is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. Mayweather is 48. Pacquiao turns 47 in mid-December. Here are a few representative reactions from this week:

• 'At least they’re both in their primes' — @mmamathletes, Oct 28, 2025
• 'The money’s still there. The magic isn’t.' — @PJDeBest, Oct 27, 2025
• 'I think we’ve all had about enough of both of them. I’d rather see some fresh boxers who throw punches.' — @Timtravels007II, Oct 27, 2025
• 'The rematch is way past its expiration date. They are too old' — @CR8624, Oct 27, 2025
• 'these men too old to be fighting' — @EvolOnPump, Oct 27, 2025

Quick rewind: what actually happened in 2015

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao happened on May 2, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada. It was the biggest fight of its era and it went the distance. The decision wasn’t controversial on the cards: Dave Moretti scored it 118-110 for Mayweather; Glenn Feldman and Burt Clements both had it 116-112. ESPN’s scorecard matched 116-112 for Mayweather. Unanimous decision, and Floyd stayed undefeated.

Afterward, Mayweather praised Pacquiao’s craft, telling reporters (via the Washington Post):

'He definitely had his moments. As long as I moved on the outside, I could stay away from those. He’s a really smart fighter... My dad wanted me to do more, but I had to take my time. Manny is a competitor and extremely dangerous.'

Pacquiao didn’t see it that way. He later said he rewatched the fight, scored it himself, and believed he edged it by two points. He also said you have to live with the official result, which, fair. Mayweather, for his part, spent years swatting away rematch talk and labeled Pacquiao a 'sore loser' and a 'coward.' Subtlety has never been his brand.

Why the rematch talk is back

Pacquiao has kept the door wide open. Following his draw with Mario Barrios on July 19, he said at the post-fight presser that he’d happily run it back if Mayweather un-retires and signs.

'If he comes out and signs the contract, then we will fight. Let’s fight again. I’m active now. I don’t pick my opponent. I’ll fight them all in my weight division.'

Mayweather officially retired in 2017 at 50-0. Would he put that spotless number anywhere near harm’s way? Hard to imagine. But he has also called Pacquiao the best opponent he ever faced, praising his movement on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast and acknowledging exactly why Pac-Man is a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Respect given, even if the door stays locked.

Does this actually happen — and do people watch?

From a business angle, it tracks: Netflix likes attention-grabbing live events, and a Mayweather-Pacquiao banner still reads loud. From a fan angle, the temperature is lukewarm at best — the money might still be there, but the magic feels faded. That said, if Netflix can sell Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis on November 14, it can probably sell the nostalgia play too.

If the deal lands, expect months of revisionist history, training-camp montages, and a lot of 'last dance' language. Whether it’s redemption for Pacquiao, insurance for Mayweather’s legacy, or just a slick piece of programming, the curiosity factor alone will be massive — even if most of us already know how the first script ended.