Jaron Ennis Predicts Mayweather KO in Pacquiao Rematch
The long-anticipated rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has already begun to ignite debate across boxing circles months before the first bell. This time, the spotlight is not only on the fighters themselves but also on the growing number of elite voices weighing in on the outcome. Former unified welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis believes the bout may not reach the scorecards, predicting a knockout victory for Mayweather when the two icons meet again in September.
The contest, scheduled for September 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, will mark Mayweather’s first professional fight in nearly a decade and a surprising revival of one of boxing’s most famous rivalries.
Ennis predicts Mayweather will “catch” Pacquiao
Jaron Ennis offered a clear prediction ahead of the fight, suggesting that Floyd Mayweather could finish the bout inside the distance.
Speaking in an interview with YSM Sports Media, Ennis argued that Mayweather’s experience and precision remain decisive weapons even at this stage of his career.
According to Ennis, Mayweather’s reduced mobility due to age may actually create opportunities for a more calculated offensive approach.
“He is older now, he isn’t going to be moving as much,” Ennis said. “He’ll stay sharp and make Pacquiao run into something. I can definitely see him catching him.”
The suggestion of a stoppage is notable given that Mayweather has not recorded a knockout over a recognized professional opponent since defeating Victor Ortiz in 2011.
A rivalry that defined a generation
The original clash between Manny Pacquiao and Mayweather in 2015 was one of the most lucrative fights in boxing history. Marketed as the “Fight of the Century,” it ended with Mayweather earning a unanimous decision victory.
That bout served as a defining moment in Mayweather’s career, reinforcing his reputation as one of boxing’s most technically accomplished fighters and extending his undefeated record.
Since then, the two legends followed very different paths. Pacquiao continued competing professionally until 2021 and returned to action with a comeback bout against Mario Barrios last July. Mayweather, meanwhile, stepped away from professional competition after two additional fights but remained active through exhibition matches around the world.
Mayweather’s return raises questions about age and timing
The upcoming fight will carry an unusual narrative: Mayweather returning to sanctioned competition at age 49 after nine years away from the professional ranks.
In modern boxing, such a comeback is extremely rare, especially at the highest profile level. Analysts remain divided over whether Mayweather’s defensive mastery can compensate for potential declines in speed and endurance.
Yet supporters argue that his technical discipline and ring IQ have historically allowed him to neutralize opponents who relied on aggression or volume punching.
Pacquiao, known for explosive combinations and relentless forward pressure, represents precisely that kind of challenge.
Why the rematch still commands global attention
Even with both fighters well past their prime, the rematch carries enormous commercial appeal.
The event will take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas, one of the newest high-profile venues in global sports entertainment. Organizers expect the card to become one of the most widely viewed boxing broadcasts in years, aided by a global streaming distribution through Netflix.
From a sporting perspective, the bout offers a rare chance to revisit a rivalry that defined the previous decade of boxing.
From a business standpoint, it demonstrates the enduring drawing power of two names who shaped the pay-per-view era.
The key tactical question
For Mayweather to deliver the knockout Ennis predicts, he would need to depart from the defensive strategy that characterized much of his late career.
Pacquiao’s path to victory, by contrast, likely hinges on maintaining pace and forcing exchanges early before Mayweather can dictate distance and timing.
Whether the rematch becomes a technical chess match or an unexpectedly dramatic finish remains uncertain.
What is already clear is that one of boxing’s most historic rivalries is once again at the center of the sport’s global conversation.
Source:Boxing News Online