The Floyd Mayweather- Manny Pacquiao fight is scheduled for May 2nd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It is already said to be the biggest fight in boxing history, and one million dollars has already been bet on it. Ringside seats to the match are currently at a face-value of $5,000 and are expected to jump to over $6,000 by the end of April. The fight will be available for $100 on pay-per-view.
Floyd Mayweather enters the fight on May 2nd with a record of 47-0 and 26 career knockouts. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches he is 2 inches taller than Pacquiao. Mayweather also has a 72" reach while Pacquiao has a reach of 67". Pacquiao (36) is two years younger than Floyd (38) but comes in with a record of 57-5-2. Mayweather's height and reach are a huge advantage and play into his strengths. He does not have to battle Pacquiao within close range and just land huge punches from farther away. Pacquiao excels at hitting explosively from up-close, which puts him at a huge disadvantage.
Pacquiao has more experience at a younger age but Mayweather's height and reach advantage will be too much to overcome. The fight will last 10-12 rounds because of the experience and both sides, but Mayweather will win the fight by KO late. This win would cement Floyd's legacy as one of the best boxers of all time, because fighting Pacquiao has been the only one he would not fight. Pacquiao will not be able to land many punches because of Mayweather's 72" reach and the slight height advantage he has. This fight will live up to the hype with Floyd Mayweather ultimately remaining undefeated.
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