The fight which is being pitted as the fight of all fights was finally confirmed on 20 February. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will be taking to the ring together on 2 May in Las Vegas.
Mayweather, the undefeated boxer has beaten the best for over 15 years, and Pacquiao is also on top form despite having lost a few fights in his career. Boxing fans have been waiting for this fight for six long years, even believing that it may not take place, but their wish will finally be coming true.
Many fans are split over who is better and who they wish to win, however they are known to be the best two boxers for close to seven years and the fight is said to be one of the most expensive fights in history, nearing £160million.
Both boxers, who may be retiring soon, have different techniques in the ring; Mayweather’s technique leans towards being defensive and Pacquiao is seen as being more aggressive.
Tickets for the fight, taking place at the MGM Grand, will be very expensive and everyone is trying to get their hands on them.
Mayweather tweeted about the fight, writing: “What the world has been waiting for has arrived. Mayweather vs Pacquiao on May 2, 2015, is a done deal.
“I promised the fans we would get this done, and we did. We will make history on May 2nd. Don’t miss it!”
Brit Boxer Amir Khan’s hopes of fighting Mayweather have been hold on and his next opponent may be Kell Brook, for now he will have to enjoy this fight as an audience member instead.
It’s a fight not to be missed and one that will surely go down in history, so who would you like to see win Mayweather or Pacquiao?