It is a battle that's already being touted as arguably the biggest ever. The fight fans have been waiting for, the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather spectacle happening on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Boxing fans all over the world already have the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather marked on their calendars, as two of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world collide in one ring for a welterweight world championship unification bout. For years, this battle has been held up by negotiations but now that it is finally happening, the two boxers are holding nothing back.
One of the major issues in the past have been drug testing, but for the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather match, the rivals agreed to adhere to the US Anti-Doping Agency testing program. Both fighters will be subject to unannounced blood and urine testing.
It will sure be worth the wait as the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather match is projected to be the richest in history. The purse for the fight is expected to hit $200 million dollars, with the fighters splitting it 60-40 for Mayweather and Pacquiao respectively. This could still increase exponentially depending on television and ticket sales. Either way, it's an all-time record for the sport.
Everyone is in on the hype for this battle, including other boxers who are not shy about casting their predictions. Mike Tyson has already predicted Pacquiao to take home the win due to his energetic speed, while Robert Garcia still thinks the undefeated Mayweather will win with his adaptability to his opponents.
Whoever wins or loses between these two titans, the sporting world will be all the better for it. The Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather clash is more than just one match. It's history in the making.
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