- February 21, 2015
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The famous American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. said his fight with Filipino Manny Pacquiao will take place in Las Vegas on 2 May. The negotiation of a battle lasted for about five years.
It is expected that the fight is likely to be the most expensive in history and will bring together about 250 million dollars.
Prior to this, the most money was considered a fight against Mayweather Saul Alvarez in 2013, tickets and pay broadcasts which have been sold approximately $ 150 million.
wrote Mayweather on his page: “What the world was waiting to happen. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao will take place on May 2, 2015. This will be the biggest event in the history of the sport. Boxing fans and sports fans around the world will see the effect on May 2″.
“I am very pleased that we have with Floyd Mayweather will be able to show the fans the fight they had been waiting for many years. I dedicate this fight to all the fans who were waiting for him, and, as always, to the glory of the Philippines”, – Pacquiao wrote on his page on the social network.
37-year-old Mayweather and Pacquiao 36-year-old considered the best boxers of his generation. At the same time, according to some observers, now both of them have already passed the peak of his boxing career.
During a career Pacquiao won titles in six weight classes, Mayweather – five. Pacquiao fights lost only five times since he became a professional boxer in 16 years, while Mayweather has not lost any time since 1996.
Mayweather famous for excellent technique and tactics in battle, while Pacquiao is famous for aggressive fighting style.
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