Mayweather v Pacquiao - Fight of The Century!
by Constance Rigot | by Constance Rigot
Mayweather v Pacquiao - Fight of The Century!
Floyd "Money" Mayweather, undefeated career record (47-0), challenges the Filipino Manny Pacquiao, who has been beaten only five times in 64 ring appearances. Scheduled on the 2nd of May at the famous MGM Grand in Las Vegas, this clash of titans ensuring in excess of $400m (£332million). This will be one of the greatest matchups with these two gifted boxers in recent history.. Let’s get to the figures for this grand showdown.
$20,000 A Second!
Mayweather v Pacquiao, the fight to break all records. With an expected revenue of $400 million, this showdown will yield in nearly $20,000 a second. A number that could continue to grow if the winner is not designated the points.. Sold out in under a minute, this collision is anticipated to generate cash profit in the region of $75million with ticket starting at $8,000 a place, $35m for TV rights abroad and 300m Americans who are willing to folk out $$99 pay-per-view. Big boys HBO and Showcase will be offering viewers paid access at a high cost in the United States. Despite the cost, at least 3 million households could give in to temptation.
Mayweather, The Cash Machine
It’s been estimated that 60% of the revenue will end up in the pockets of these two fighters. And as often seen The Cash Machine, Mayweather, has manage to secure the largest share of the pie at 60%, with at least $150m insured, the American reinforces his status as the richest sportsman of all time. Topping the pile of the rich list, he earns $105m (£69m), leapfrogging over Tiger Woods at $125m back in the 2008 season, Money only needs one evening to break Tiger’s record...
Straight Left v Straight Right
Manny ready for brutal war
Here you have an orthodox fighter against a mostly southpaw, Mayweather accurate and quick right hand v a powerful Pacquiao’s straight left. At the age of 39 and with a record breaking career at 47-0, Mayweather continues to push his limits, he is still as vivid, precise and arrogant. Hammered by Floyd in 2013 when he was undefeated and promised a golden future, the young Mexican Saul Alvarez will testify… Not always spectacular, Mayweather remains a genius and it’s not easy to avoid the perfectly timed jabs.
Now, against Pacquiao, the American star he is really pushing his limits. Pacquiao’s last big fight was in 2008 against Oscar De La Hoya, he won the points after a split decision. Back then we saw similar odds to that offered today for this fight at about 1.5, likely repeated?
The challenger’s odds pegged at () perfectly suits the power punch of the underdog Manny Pacquiao. Prophet at home and already turned politician, the Filipino, announced less prepared physically, should quickly find his killer instinct for the fight of his life. Already a winner of eight world titles in as many different categories, "Pacman" not afraid of anything, and comes with his legendary offensive footwork.
The pressure is on Mayweather () as a loss here would have a catastrophic effect. Slight favorite, the American should expect to experience lightning, and will definitely have to make adjustments to win. This fight has all the ingredients for a true legendary battle.
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