Floyd Mayweather provided a long-overdue update on his rematch with Manny Pacquiao.

Earlier this year, it was announced that the two boxing icons would renew their money-making rivalry by going head-to-head in a professional rematch. Pacquiao last competed in paid fights in 2025, after drawing with then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. However, Mayweather retired in 2017 and has since shown no desire to put his 50-0 record on the line.

Even though Netflix confirmed the fight, Mayweather poured frosty water on the plans, insisting it would be an exhibition instead. Pacquiao’s side responded that the comments were contrary to what had already been agreed and that binding contracts were in place.

While the feud continued behind the scenes, Mayweather was also busy preparing for an event against Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis.

As reported by ESPN’s Andreas Hale, at the official press conference for the fight, Mayweather commented positively on the Pacquiao rematch and said it was on track to be fully finalized within two days.

Floyd Mayweather said the Pacquiao fight is “close to the finish line” and he believes it will be over in the next 48 hours. pic.twitter.com/H7nvoCps11

— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) May 7, 2026

What was negotiated after the initial announcement remains unclear, but given Pacquiao’s insistence that the fight would be a professional fight and his disinterest in the exhibition, it appears that the American – who won his first fight in 2015 by unanimous decision – now agrees to those terms again.

Given that The Sphere will no longer be hosting and that recent reports suggest the fight will be fast-tracked if Mayweather’s words prove true, there will be a novel announcement with updated details. Perhaps this time it will be written in stone.

In September, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez hopes to regain his world title after last year’s loss to Terence Crawford, but he warned it won’t be an effortless task.

Crawford moved up two divisions and delivered a disciplined, clever performance, defeating Canelo in twelve rounds, becoming the undisputed three-weight champion and cementing his position as one of the best fighters of his era.

For Alvarez, the loss marked the end of his dominance at 168 pounds with this, he won all four major world titles and established himself as a leading force in the division. While remaining competitive throughout, Crawford’s timing, movement and adaptability consistently hampered the Mexican star, who struggled to impose his usual pressure and punch combinations.

Crawford’s subsequent retirement dispersed the super middleweight belts and presented Canelo with a recent path back to the top. The Mexican icon has confirmed that he plans to return on September 12 against reigning WBC champion Christian Mbilla in Saudi Arabia.

Before he became champion, Mbilli proved to be one of the most hazardous contenders in the division and brought an undefeated record, aggressive style and growing momentum to the fight. His promoter, Camille Estephan, calls it “reaching” the top.

“I’ll tell you how it happens! Many say that Mbilli is the perfect style for Canelo… Christian comes in brutal and relentless. This is not a show. This is an arrival!”

A victory will not only raise Mbilla’s profile overnight, but will also cement his status as champion. He was promoted from interim to full champion when Crawford was stripped of the WBC belt, retaining the interim belt with a draw against Lester Martinez in September.

For Canelo, this means an immediate opportunity to regain his world title and prove that even after a major defeat, he remains a central figure in boxing’s elite. How the fight develops will be of great importance in the final chapter of his career.

When asked who looked like the better fighter between Vergil Ortiz Jr., Xander Zayas and Sebastian Fundora, Boots leaned towards Zayas.

“I would say Xander is a little bit better than those guys because I feel like he can do a little bit more,” Ennis said Ring Masters. “With Ortiz, you know what you’re getting. He goes straight forward.”

Ennis added that Zayas offers more variety than some of the other top names in the junior middleweight division.

“For Fundora, it’s high,” Ennis said. “I think with Xander he could do some boxing, but he also tried to rumble.

The comments come after Ennis secured a fight with Xander Zayas after months of failed negotiations for a fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Boots said several false narratives were created about him during this period, particularly claims that he shunned some of his opponents.

“I think people operate my name because they think I won’t say anything,” Ennis said. “People are painting these false narratives.”

Ennis also explained why he dismissed criticism surrounding the Ortiz situation.

“Why would I turn down unification and fight for an interim fight in a weight class I’m not even in?” Ennis said. “It doesn’t make any sense.”

According to Ennis, talks to fight Ortiz dragged on through multiple proposed dates before he decided to go in a different direction.

“It was three different dates,” Ennis said. “One in March, one in April and one in May. After the third one I’m like, ‘Come on, it’s not going to happen.'”

Ennis then told his team to go after Zayas instead.

“I told them, ‘Go get Xander,'” Ennis said. “That’s another best result.”