Mayweather Pacquiao Rematch Plans Jeopardize Tyson Bout

Negotiations are underway for a highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, scheduled for April 2026 in Las Vegas. This potential bout, which may be broadcast by Netflix, is generating significant excitement, with Pacquiao expressing interest in a genuine professional fight rather than an exhibition. The rematch threatens to delay or cancel Mayweather's previously announced exhibition fight against heavyweight Mike Tyson, which was also planned for spring 2026 but lacks confirmed details. Pacquiao, who returned to the ring recently, is optimistic about the rematch, highlighting that he no longer has the shoulder injury that affected their 2015 fight. The first Mayweather-Pacquiao match in 2015 was a massive commercial success, setting pay-per-view records and generating over $600 million in revenue. As talks progress, the Mayweather-Tyson fight appears increasingly uncertain, potentially sidelining Tyson from the 2026 boxing calendar.