The boxing world was set ablaze this week with the official announcement of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2, scheduled for September 2026 at the Las Vegas Sphere. Despite both fighters being well into their 40s, the oddsmakers aren't treating this as a mere exhibition—this fight will count toward their professional records.
Floyd "Money" Mayweather (-275) opens as a significant favorite, as his defensive, counter-punching style is expected to age more gracefully than Pacquiao’s high-volume aggression. However, Manny Pacquiao (+205) has been the more active fighter recently, appearing in several legitimate bouts while Mayweather has mostly stuck to the exhibition circuit. At over 2-to-1, many are looking at the Filipino legend as a value play against a potentially rusty Mayweather.
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 Odds:
- Floyd Mayweather Jr.: -275
- Manny Pacquiao: +205