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  • Supernova Genesis Results: Flor Vigna Wins, Alana Retires

    Supernova Genesis Results: Flor Vigna Wins, Alana Retires

    Supernova: Genesis 2026 took place Sunday night at Arena Ciudad de Mexico, streaming live on Netflix across more than 190 countries. The celebrity influencer boxing event delivered several memorable moments, headlined by a retirement announcement that overshadowed the main event result itself.

    Main Event: Flor Vigna Defeats Alana Flores by Unanimous Decision

    Argentine content creator Flor Vigna won the main event over Mexican streamer Alana Flores by unanimous decision after four rounds, improving her record to 3-0. Vigna controlled the bout from the outset, using a 12-centimeter height advantage throughout. Flores was more aggressive in the early rounds but lost momentum heading into the championship rounds.

    Immediately after the decision, Flores announced her retirement from boxing.

    “This has been my last fight,” she told the crowd. “I leave with a full heart because I managed to prove to myself that I am capable of never giving up. If you have a goal, never give up.” The farewell speech drew significant attention, with many observers noting it overshadowed Vigna’s victory in the moment.

    Co-Main: Aaron Mercury Knocks Out Mario Bautista in One Round

    TikTok personality Aaron Mercury stopped musician and content creator Mario Bautista in one minute and 22 seconds of the first round, delivering one of the fastest finishes of the night.

    Mercury entered the arena alongside musician Oliver Tree. Bautista had previously been involved in a notable fight on the prior Supernova card against Westcol, who retired injured from that bout.

    Full Results

    As noted, the main events saw:

    • Flor Vigna defeated Alana Flores by unanimous decision, then announced her retirement.
    • Aaron Mercury had a highlight-reel first round KO on Mario Bautista.

    Supernova Genesis also saw:

    • Willito defeated Lonche in the third bout of the evening, also winning a $400,000 side bet between the two fighters.
    • Abraham stopped Nando by technical knockout in the second round after the referee determined Nando was not responding.
    • Milica defeated Kim Shantal by decision in the opening bout.
    • Karely Ruiz defeated Kim Shantal in a separate contest.
    • Shantal took on two fights after Ari Geli withdrew from the card at the last minute, accepting the emergency booking.

    Production Notes

    The event marked Netflix’s first live broadcast in Latin America, available on all plans without additional cost. The show ran in two blocks, with the early portion free via social media and the main card exclusively on Netflix.

    Singer Carin Leon’s musical performance was briefly disrupted when the production played the wrong track, though Leon continued performing with live musicians and received a standing ovation from the crowd. Ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. was on hand for the event.

    The previous Supernova Strikers edition in August 2025 drew over 10 million viewers across digital platforms.

  • Pacquiao Sets Deadline for Mayweather to Honor Pro Fight Contract

    Pacquiao Sets Deadline for Mayweather to Honor Pro Fight Contract

    Manny Pacquiao and his team set an April 14 deadline for Floyd Mayweather to honor the terms of their signed contract for a professional rematch on September 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, streaming on Netflix. Speaking on DAZN’s Inside the Ring, Pacquiao made clear he believes Mayweather’s attempts to rebrand the bout as an exhibition are rooted in fear.

    “I think he’s scared of losing, because that’s his leverage to go around and have exhibition matches,” Pacquiao said. “If that record will ruin, then what else that he can leverage for to go around and have exhibition matches?”

    Contractual Standoff Escalates

    The dispute traces back to late March, when Mayweather told reporters the fight did not have a confirmed venue and called it an exhibition. That contradicted the February announcement by Netflix, which framed the bout as a sanctioned professional rematch with Mayweather’s 50-0 record on the line.

    Pacquiao said he contacted his team immediately.

    “I called Jas right away. What happened? That’s not what we signed, we signed a real fight,” he said. “He’s got his event, he’s announcing this exhibition, blah, blah, blah.”

    Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur backed up his fighter with an aggressive legal posture, confirming that Mayweather had signed multiple contracts and already taken financial advances against his purse, including a loan beyond the initial deposits.

    “I am by far the worst person on the planet to play chicken with,” Mathur said. “So, we’re not blinking. These are the contracts. They’re signed. He’s notarized the loan docs.”

    Pacquiao Confident Fight Will Happen

    Despite the standoff, Pacquiao told ESPN he remains “100% confident” the fight proceeds as planned. He pointed to the financial commitments already in place as proof neither side can walk away.

    “We both signed the contract and we both got our advance on our purses, so there’s no way we’re going to cancel this fight,” Pacquiao told ESPN. “Even with our first fight, he’s a lot to deal with, but the fight happened.”

    According to previous reporting on the dispute, Mayweather could face eight- or nine-figure damages if he breaches the agreement. Mathur told the Las Vegas Review-Journal the penalties are “quite substantial.”

    Pacquiao, 47, returned from a four-year retirement last year, fighting then-WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios to a draw. Mayweather, 49, has not competed professionally since stopping Conor McGregor in 2017 but has remained active on the exhibition circuit. Their first meeting in 2015 generated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys, the most in boxing history.

    Mathur said discussions between the two camps are ongoing and expressed optimism.

    “We are 100% confident that the overall outcome from this situation will turn out positive,” Mathur told ESPN earlier this week. “Floyd has to live up to his obligations, and I think he wants this fight to happen, too.”

  • Canelo vs. Crawford Generated $303.9M Economic Impact for Las Vegas

    Canelo vs. Crawford Generated $303.9M Economic Impact for Las Vegas

    The Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford super middleweight championship fight generated $303.9 million in total economic impact for Las Vegas, according to a new study conducted by research firm Applied Analysis and announced by TKO on Tuesday.

    The September 13, 2025, Riyadh Season showdown at Allegiant Stadium drew 70,482 fans, marking the largest boxing event attendance in Nevada history. The fight streamed globally on Netflix and became the most-watched men’s championship boxing match of the century.

    Canelo vs. Crawford Economic Breakdown

    The Applied Analysis study found that the event produced $73.8 million in salaries and wages, supported 1,335 local jobs, and generated $15.8 million in fiscal impact from taxes paid by the organization and visitor spending.

    Nearly all of the crowd traveled from outside Las Vegas. Per the study, 95.6% of attendees were non-local, with 10.1% traveling internationally. A staggering 94.8% of attendees said they traveled to Las Vegas specifically for the fight.

    Part of $626M Combined TKO Impact

    The Canelo vs. Crawford figures were released alongside WWE’s WrestleMania 41 numbers as part of a combined $626.1 million economic impact announcement. WrestleMania 41, held April 19-20, 2025, at the same venue, delivered $322.2 million in economic output.

    “The findings confirm what we saw firsthand: these were both extraordinarily impactful events for Las Vegas,” said Steve Hill, CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “More than a successful fight night and WrestleMania spectacle, these were true destination drivers that compelled fans to travel here for the experience.”

    WrestleMania 42 Returns This Weekend

    The announcement comes as WrestleMania 42 returns to Allegiant Stadium this Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, marking the second consecutive year Las Vegas hosts WWE’s flagship event.

    The fight, orchestrated by HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, in collaboration with TKO, Dana White, and Sela, set a new benchmark for boxing’s economic footprint in the city.

  • Manny Pacquiao Confirms Floyd Mayweather Rematch as Pro Fight

    Manny Pacquiao Confirms Floyd Mayweather Rematch as Pro Fight

    Manny Pacquiao confirmed Tuesday that Floyd Mayweather has formally agreed their September 19 rematch will be a professional fight, putting Mayweather’s undefeated 50-0 record at risk. The bout is scheduled to stream on Netflix at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

    “The fight is on,” Pacquiao texted BoxingScene after Mayweather told reporters in late March the bout would be an exhibition. The confirmation came after Pacquiao’s camp set an end-of-business Tuesday deadline for Mayweather to clarify the fight’s status.

    Contractual Dispute Resolved

    According to the Pacquiao camp, Mayweather had signed multiple contracts designating the bout as a legitimate professional match and had already taken cash advances on those agreements. Jas Mathur, president of Pacquiao’s MP Promotions, told “Inside the Ring” on Monday that Mayweather faced potential repercussions from Pacquiao, Netflix and others if he failed to confirm his participation in a professional bout.

    Pacquiao, 62-8-3 (39 KOs), addressed Mayweather directly in a recent interview with BoxingScene. “You need to honor your commitment,” the 47-year-old said. “This time, there’s no reason for alibis or excuses.”

    Rematch 11 Years in Making

    Mayweather, 50-0 (27 KOs), defeated Pacquiao by unanimous decision in their first meeting in 2015 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. That bout remains the richest prizefight in boxing history.

    Pacquiao returned to professional boxing last year at age 47, fighting then-WBC welterweight titleholder Mario Barrios to a draw. The performance revived discussions of a second showdown with the 49-year-old Mayweather.

    Pacquiao has spent April promoting the event, appearing at multiple sporting events including throwing out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. Venue arrangements for The Sphere are still being finalized.

    H/T: Boxing Scene