The fight that was supposed to headline September 2024 will not happen as planned, according to Jas Marthur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions. The postponement stems from lawsuits, mis‑aligned advances, and a double‑selling of the same bout.
What caused the postponement?
Marthur explained that the September schedule collapsed because multiple lawsuits surfaced, exposing the tangled web of agreements behind the fight. He said, "People still can’t figure out how it all transpired but all of these things are intertwined," pointing to the Mayweather‑Tyson exhibition, the return to pro boxing, and the Pacquiao fight as interlinked.
The legal entanglements involve a third‑party entity, Frist Apex Ventures LLC, which received advances meant for Floyd Mayweather. Because the money never reached Mayweather’s personal account, disputes erupted, forcing organizers to pull the September date.
How the contract mix tangled the fight
CSI originally bought an exhibition fight between Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson. Meanwhile, EverWonder was negotiating a sanctioned Mayweather‑Pacquiao bout. Marthur noted that Mayweather’s business manager, acting for Frist Apex, presented the return to pro boxing as a fight against Pacquiao, even though CSI had not secured Pacquiao’s participation.
When EverWonder sent money to Mayweather’s manager in October, they believed the contract was sealed for a November return. In reality, the same fight had been sold twice—once as an exhibition and once as a sanctioned bout—leaving both parties scrambling.
What’s next for Manny Pacquiao?
Marthur said the fight is now “no longer going to happen in September,” but he did not set a new date. The promoter hinted that once the lawsuits settle, a fresh window could open, possibly late 2024 or early 2025.
Fans of Manny Pacquiao will have to wait for a clarified timeline, while promoters sort out the financial and legal knots that stalled the rematch. Until then, Pacquiao remains poised for a high‑profile return, with his camp watching the courtroom developments closely.
Key takeaway: the Mayweather‑Pacquiao rematch is delayed beyond September 2024 due to contract confusion and legal battles, and the exact rescheduling remains uncertain.