Dana White has a singular perception into the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch introduced for September this yr.
The 2 boxing icons face off 11 years on from their first encounter, which Mayweather gained through unanimous resolution, each now inside touching distance of fifty.
Although many followers doubt the extent of the motion warrants a lot pleasure, the occasion headlining the primary boxing card at The Sphere in Las Vegas, paired with nostalgia, could show cause sufficient to tune in.
Talking on the post-fight press convention for Zuffa Boxing 04, which noticed Jai Opetaia beat Brandon Glanton for the promotion’s inaugural cruiserweight title, White was requested if he had any recommendation for an occasion at The Sphere.
“Who’s selling? S**t. Surprise who’s paying for manufacturing. They’re in for an enormous shock. It’s extremely costly. Fascinating. They higher name any individual.”
Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 will probably be helmed by Manny Pacquiao Promotions and has vital backing from Netflix.
White staged UFC 306, headlined by Merab Dvalishvili’s victory over Sean O’Malley for the bantamweight world title, in September 2024 on the futuristic venue. The occasion, branded ‘Noche UFC’ to coincide with Mexican Independence Day weekend, was the primary stay sporting present held there and produced a document gate for the promotion.
Shortly after the occasion, the UFC and Zuffa promoter mentioned:
“If you see what we did on the Sphere it’s similar to, I don’t know if that may ever be finished once more. We spent over $20 million on it and it was a certainly one of one and it was a f***ing superb night time. If my manufacturing staff doesn’t win each f***ing award that exists in manufacturing, all of the awards are filled with s**t.
It appears a becoming location for this upcoming rematch, which, whereas professionally sanctioned, is extra about spectacle than sporting benefit. Few match-ups within the sport may justify the size of what’s required. Even in 2026, Mayweather and Pacquiao match the invoice.
