Manny Pacquiao Stands by Rematch Plans Amid Mayweather's Uncertainty Manny Pacquiao reiterated his unwavering confidence in the Sept. 19 rematch against Floyd Mayweather, insisting the bout will proceed despite Mayweather’s recent remarks casting doubt on its occurrence. Speaking to ESPN on Monday, Pacquiao emphasized that both fighters had already signed contracts and received advance payments, leaving no room for cancellation. “There’s no way we’re going to cancel this fight,” he said, adding that the initial matchup had already overcome significant challenges. Earlier this month, Mayweather told Vegas Sports Today during a meet-and-greet at Caesars Palace that the fight’s location remained uncertain, with The Sphere in Las Vegas being one of the discussed venues. He further claimed the event would not be a “real fight” but an “exhibition.” Pacquiao expressed disappointment at Mayweather’s comments but noted he was not surprised, citing years of navigating the former champion’s unpredictable behavior. “When I heard Mayweather say it was an exhibition, I called my team right away and asked, ‘What’s happening? What’s wrong with this guy?’” Pacquiao said. “What we signed was a real fight, not an exhibition. I don’t know where he got this idea from, but the fight is a real fight, and it absolutely won’t be an exhibition.” Pacquiao’s team, represented by manager Mathur, reiterated their confidence in the situation’s resolution. “We are 100% confident that the overall outcome from this situation will turn out positive,” Mathur told ESPN. “We’re gaining progress and traction. Floyd has to live up to his obligations, and I think he wants this fight to happen, too.” ESPN attempted to contact Team Mayweather for comment but received no response.#manny_pacquiao #floyd_mayweather #the_sphere #caesars_palace #team_boxing_league
Walt Disney Studios Unveils 2026 Theatrical Lineup at CinemaCon® in Las Vegas The Walt Disney Studios concluded its presentations at the 2026 CinemaCon® event in Las Vegas with a detailed preview of its upcoming theatrical releases. The gathering, held at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace, featured stars and filmmakers from Disney’s seven major production studios, including Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. The event showcased exclusive footage, announced new projects, and highlighted the studio’s continued dominance in global box office performance. Alan Bergman, Chairman of Disney Entertainment and Studios, opened the session with a sizzle reel of upcoming titles, addressing over 4,000 CinemaCon attendees. He emphasized the studio’s success in 2025, noting that three of the year’s top-grossing films originated from Disney. These included Zootopia 2, which grossed nearly $1.9 billion globally and became the highest-grossing animated film of all time; Avatar: Fire and Ash, which earned nearly $1.5 billion and pushed the Avatar franchise to over $6.7 billion worldwide; and Lilo & Stitch, which surpassed the $1 billion mark and contributed to Disney’s position as the global box office leader for nine of the past 10 years. Bergman credited Disney’s commitment to high-quality storytelling with heart and humor as the key to its enduring success. Bergman reiterated Disney’s focus on delivering “must-see theatrical experiences” and highlighted the studio’s ability to sustain films in theaters longer than competitors, with an average run of 57 days. Andrew E. Cripps, Head of Theatrical Distribution, and Matthew J.#las_vegas #cinemacon #walt_disney_studios #dolby_colosseum #caesars_palace
