Jas Mathur has told World Boxing News that the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 undercard is being built to do more than just fill space beneath the main event, with organizers using the September 19 show to give boxing’s next generation a huge stage.
With Netflix carrying the event and Sphere staging its first boxing card, any fighter who gets on this show stands to gain a serious lift.
Add in the expectation that premium ticket prices will bring a who’s who of A-listers to ringside in Las Vegas, and this is not shaping up like a routine undercard slot.
Speaking exclusively to WBN, Mathur laid out the thinking behind the support bill and made clear the event is being shaped to honor the old era while giving younger fighters a real opening.
Next Generation
“The plan for the undercard is to make it meaningful and forward-looking,” Mathur told World Boxing News.
“This isn’t just about one historic main event, it’s about showcasing the future of boxing. We want generational storytelling on the card, blending established names, emerging contenders, and rising young stars who represent the next era of the sport.”
Mathur then named two fighters who fit that idea.
“We have fighters like Manny Pacquiao Jr. (Jimuel) from Manny Pacquiao Promotions and Curmel Moton from Mayweather Promotions who embody that legacy-meets-future dynamic. Those are the kinds of athletes we’re looking to spotlight.
“On September 19, with a global platform of this scale, we intend to build the next generation of stars while honoring the legends who paved the way.”
Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 already has the nostalgia, the money, and the attention that comes with two legends doing it again.
What gives this undercard extra weight is everything around it.
Netflix means a massive audience. Sphere hosting boxing for the first time adds even more weight. If the card stays compact, as many expect, any young fighter who lands a spot will be walking into a far bigger opportunity than a normal support slot.
If ticket prices go where many expect, the spotlight only grows. This is the kind of event where celebrities, athletes, business figures, and entertainment names are likely to fill the front rows.
For a young fighter, that sort of visibility can change everything fast.
2015 Comparison
There is also a good chance the undercard will be selective rather than overloaded.
The original 2015 Mayweather-Pacquiao event was not crammed with endless fights. It was a tight support card, which made every place count.
Vasyl Lomachenko defeated Gamalier Rodriguez in the world title co-feature. Brad Solomon outpointed Adrian Granados, Jesse Hart stopped Mike Jimenez, Leo Santa Cruz beat Jose Cayetano, and Christopher Pearson won over Said El Harrak.
That card had only five bouts beneath the main event, and if the rematch follows a similar pattern, places on this undercard become even more valuable.
So this may not be a case of everybody getting on. It may come down to a small number of fighters making the cut, which would make each place one of the best opportunities of the year for anyone still trying to break through.
That is why fighters tied to either side of the promotional picture are likely to be looked at first.
Any Floyd Mayweather-backed boxer still aligned with Mayweather Promotions would naturally stand out as a strong option for inclusion.
Curmel Moton and Jimuel Pacquiao
Curmel Moton, in particular, fits the profile Mathur described. He has the Mayweather connection, he is young, and he is seen as part of the next wave. If this event is meant to link one era to the next, his name belongs near the front of that conversation.
For Jimuel Pacquiao, the attraction is obvious.
The possibility of fighting on the same event as his father would create a genuine piece of boxing history, with two generations of Pacquiaos appearing on the same bill. That is more than a promotional angle. It is exactly the kind of moment a show like this would want to embrace.
WBN revealed that possibility first when Jimuel initially announced his professional boxing intentions. WBN had already identified the scenario as a realistic long-term play if Manny Pacquiao stayed active long enough to make it happen.
That path looked even stronger when Pacquiao challenged Mario Barrios in the summer of 2025 for the WBC welterweight title.
With this rematch now in place, the idea looks more realistic than ever.
If it happens, it would carry even more weight because the fight could also be Pacquiao’s final bout, depending on the outcome.
No Confirmation Yet
None of that means specific matchups are done.
At this stage, Mathur has not confirmed the speculation that Pacquiao Jr. and Moton will fight each other, nor has he confirmed any opponents for either prospect.
Any suggestion of a direct clash between the two remains rumor unless organizers formally move in that direction.
Mathur has made one thing clear: this undercard is being built with a purpose. Young fighters with ties to both legends are part of the plan, and the support bill is meant to be more than a warm-up act before the main event.
That is what makes this more than a standard undercard list.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 was always going to be huge. What Mathur’s comments show is that the undercard is being treated seriously too.
If the card stays tight, as it did in 2015, the fighters who get those spots will know exactly what they have been handed. It will not be just another night on the schedule.
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Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside since 2010. Read full bio.
