This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
August 14, 2019 - In a surprise move, American boxer Floyd Mayweather has announced that he will be coming out of retirement to face his longtime rival, Filipino Congressman and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, in a rematch.
According to Mayweather's Instagram post, the fight will take place before the end of 2018, with the undefeated boxer warning Pacquiao to 'stop any more excuses'.
The two fighters first faced off in 2015, with Mayweather emerging victorious in a record-breaking pay-per-view event. Pacquiao had claimed that a dislocated shoulder during training had affected his performance in the fight.
Mayweather's estimated net worth is between $700 million and $1 billion, according to celebrity net worth.
The boxing world is abuzz with excitement at the prospect of a rematch between two of the sport's greatest fighters.
