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Pacquiao Says Mayweather Rematch Talks ‘Almost’ Agreed as Netflix Enters Frame

Pacquiao portrays the rematch as the priority despite parallel talks over other opponents.

Overview

  • Pacquiao said his team and Mayweather’s are negotiating remaining conditions for a Las Vegas bout and described a deal as almost agreed, with April or July windows reported.
  • US reports and The National say Netflix is exploring rights to stage the rematch, with Pacquiao’s camp having engaged the streamer in recent months.
  • The National reports Pacquiao received a contract for a January 24 Las Vegas exhibition with Vasiliy Lomachenko, though the sides remain apart on terms.
  • Amir Khan publicly called on Pacquiao to face him, offering to leave retirement for a fight that never materialized during their primes.
  • Pacquiao was confirmed as vice president of the International Boxing Association, and an IBA Pro Series official said the body would offer its world title if the rematch is made.