SL&ENT Mayweather VS Pacquiao |OT|

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015

Site: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada

Where Can I Watch? Pay-Per-View

Start Time: Broadcast begins with two undercard bouts at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT.

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5 Things to Know About Floyd Mayweather

1. He’s undefeated as a professional with a record of 47-0, 26 KOs, with his last loss coming via controversial decision in the semifinal round of the 1996 Olympics.

2. He has been widely considered the number-one "pound-for-pound" boxer in the world for the majority of the past 10 years. Boxers only face opponents in similar weight classes, so the pound-for-pound list is a subjective measure of how good a boxer truly is, regardless of size.

3. His style is that of a defense-first technician, combining a brilliant boxing mind with exceptional hand speed to outbox most opponents, typically over the full 12 rounds (instead of ending things early with a knockout).

4. He has held titles at 130, 135, 140, 147, and 154 pounds, including lineal championships in all of those weight classes except 140 – that means he beat the man who beat the man, as opposed to merely holding one of the many belts distributed by boxing's handful of sanctioning bodies.

5. He has perfected a materialistic “Money” Mayweather persona that may or may not accurately reflect his real personality but has definitely enhanced his box office.


5 Things to Know About Manny Pacquiao

1. He boasts a professional record of 57-5-2 with 38 KOs, forged against a higher overall level of competition than any fighter of his generation can boast.

2. He was briefly considered the number-one pound-for-pound boxer in the world, thanks in part to a brief Mayweather retirement from 2008-2009, and is currently ranked number two on most lists.

3. He has updated his fighting style a couple of times under the guidance of trainer Freddie Roach, and the one-time explosive, reckless southpaw puncher is now more of an explosive, careful southpaw boxer-puncher after suffering a stunning knockout loss in his fourth fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.

4. He has held titles at 112, 122, 126, 130, 135, 140, 147, and 154 pounds, including lineal championships at 112, 126, 130, and 140.

5. He is the most beloved Filipino athlete of all-time and is even an elected congressman in his homeland, but he has also won over global audiences with his ready smile, humble charm, and ability to create thrilling in-ring action.


The Story Behind The Making Of The Fight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF76dlQt23c

I recommend watching this HBO promo material about the story of the fight.


VAMOS PAC MAN!