As the headline implies, the much-anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is reportedly in the pipeline. Though specifics such as the date and location of the rematch are still up in the air, the news has nonetheless sparked excitement among boxing fans worldwide. This development comes years after their initial fight, often referred to as "the fight of the century", which saw Mayweather emerging victorious.

Boxing has a sizable following in Japan and high-profile international matches often command major interest. Mayweather himself is popular in the country, having fought an exhibition bout there in 2018. The idea of a rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao would undoubtedly feed into the public's love for competitive sports and international events.

In the US or EU, such a match would also be a major event. Mayweather, an American, has a large fanbase in his home country, as does Pacquiao in the Philippines and internationally. The hype and publicity surrounding their possible rematch could match or exceed that of their first fight.