Mayweather vs Pacquiao - What you need to know!
The time has finally come for the super-fight between two of the greatest boxers in history: Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather! Here’s all you need to know in the run up to the event this weekend! When The fight will take place Saturday May 2nd in Las Vegas with the main event starting at 8pm Las Vegas time. That means a 4am Sunday morning main event for those of us in the UK and either a very late night, or a very early morning! How to watch The fight is available on PPV through Sky Sports for £19.95 Winner? The winner of this match is a pretty hotly contested debate, but Mayweather is general favourite with the bookies, and the fight is expected to go the full 12 rounds. Numerous athletes and celebrities have weighed in on the debate including Ricky Hatton who has fought both Pacquiao and Mayweather before. Ricky has said his heart wants Pacquiao to win as he’s such a gent, but his head is thinking that Mayweather will probably take the win. Name: Manny Pacquiao Nickname: Pacman Stance: Southpaw Height: 5ft 6inches Reach: 67inches Record: 57 wins, 5 defeats, 2 draws, 38 KOs World title fights: 19 Rounds Boxed: 407 Career Earnings: $340 million Name: Floyd Mayweather Nickname: Money Stance: Orthodox Height: 5ft 8inches Reach: 72inches Record: 47 wins, 0 losses, 26 KOs World title fights: 24 Rounds Boxed: 363 Career Earnings: $420 million