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Jake Paul Backs Netflix’s Mayweather–Pacquiao II, Urges ESPN to Reenter Top-Tier Boxing

The matchup highlights boxing’s ongoing pivot from pay-per-view to global streaming distribution.

Overview

  • Netflix is set to stream the Floyd Mayweather–Manny Pacquiao rematch to subscribers at no extra cost, marking another marquee boxing event on the platform.
  • The sequel is reported for September with a tentative venue at The Sphere in Las Vegas, with timing and site yet to be finalized.
  • Jake Paul publicly endorsed the pro rematch on X and called for ESPN to get back into premium boxing coverage, saying the shift helps grow the sport.
  • Paul’s prior Netflix events drew massive audiences, including a record-setting Tyson card in 2024 and another high-profile bout with Anthony Joshua in 2025, reinforcing streaming’s reach.
  • Legacy broadcasters have pulled back as the landscape realigns, with ESPN ending its Top Rank deal in 2025, Showtime exiting, and PBC moving its major cards to Amazon Prime.