Mayweather vs Pacquiao Fight 2015 News: It's the 'Biggest Fight in Boxing History,' Says Mayweather
Famous boxing figures Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao recently met to promote their most talked-about fight at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles this Wednesday.
Appearing to be quite like a Hollywood awards show, the fighters faced a throng of credentialed media personnel from all over the world.
According to reports, this will only be the joint news conference between the Money and Manny's camp. The next time they'll face each other will be with their hands wrapped in boxing gloves May 2.
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"I believe this is what you are waiting for since five years ago," Pacquiao said during his turn at the podium. "The fight is on, and we're very excited. Both of us will undergo hard training, and we will do our best on May 2 to make you happy."
The Pac-Man was then followed after by Pretty Boy who, as the media recalled, appeared tamed and far from his usual demeanor.
"It's been a long road, but we're here now," Mayweather said. "May 2, the fight of the century. It's all about the best fighting the best, and Pacquiao is one of the best fighters of this era."
The currently undefeated American boxer went on to speak about the match up of which the world couldn't afford to miss.
"Everything is about timing. I think we couldn't choose a better time. This is a fight that the world can't miss," he said.
The Daily Mail meanwhile added to the news saying that this upcoming clash is set to be the richest in the history of the boxing. According to the publication, the combined proceeds could total $250,000,000.
The showdown, which is slated to happen at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, will cost the public a hefty $1,500 to $7,500 ticket prices.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. currently holds a 47-0 record with 27 wins via TKO. Manny Pacquiao, on the other hand, boasts a 57-5 record, 38 of which came via TKO.
