The Filipino legend insists his September 19 Vegas clash with Money Mayweather is locked in stone after both fighters collected advances.
Manny Pacquiao has delivered an emphatic message to fight fans worldwide: his highly anticipated September 19 rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas is absolutely happening. Speaking to ESPN on Monday, the eight-division world champion declared himself "100% confident" the bout will proceed as planned.
The PacMan's certainty stems from concrete financial commitments already made by both camps. "We signed the contract and got our advance on our purses, so there's no way we're going to cancel," Pacquiao stated, putting to rest any lingering doubts about the mega-fight's status.
This rematch carries special significance for boxing enthusiasts across Africa, where both fighters have massive followings. Pacquiao's warrior spirit and relentless fighting style have earned him legions of fans from Lagos to Johannesburg, while Mayweather's technical brilliance continues to inspire young boxers across the continent who study his defensive mastery.
The original 2015 encounter between these legends fell short of expectations, with many feeling Pacquiao's shoulder injury compromised the spectacle. Now, eight years later, both fighters are promising fireworks in what could be their final chapter together in the ring. For African fight fans who stayed up until dawn to watch their first meeting, this September showdown represents another chance to witness boxing history unfold.
