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5 Reasons Why You Should Pay For the Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight

5 Reasons Why You Should Pay For the Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao will finally happen in a fight that is six years in the making. The fighters' combined purses for the fight will exceed 0 million, and you will have to pay to see it. What makes it worth it? Here are five reasons why you definitely should pay to see "The Fight of the Century".

5. Even The Celebrities Have To Pay

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5. Even The Celebrities Have To Pay

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Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has said that the usual suspects such as Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, 50 Cent, Jack Nicholson and more won't be getting their seats comped for this fight. "Nobody is going to get these tickets without paying for them."

4. The Atmosphere Will Be Off The Charts

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4. The Atmosphere Will Be Off The Charts

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The MGM Grand Garden Arena will be packed on May 2. The crowd will be buzzing, the lights will be on bright and there will be a true "big fight feel". Whether you're there live (good luck finding a ticket and then finding the money), watching with a crowd or sitting on your living room couch, it's going to feel special and important.

3. It Will Cap Off A Great Day Of Sports

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3. It Will Cap Off A Great Day Of Sports

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Saturday May 2, 2015 is a big day for sports. The Yankees and the Red Sox will play in the afternoon, follow that up by watching the 141st Kentucky Derby and then sit back and watch two grown men punch each other. Keep tabs on the NBA and NHL playoffs as well. You'll be so sports drunk that you'll save a bunch of money on beer.

2. To Find Out How Seriously Money Takes The Fight

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2. To Find Out How Seriously Money Takes The Fight

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Mayweather is known for his theatrics. He usually comes down to the ring with a large posse including celebrities. His fight against Marcos Maidana from last May saw him taking selfies and joking around with Justin Bieber and Lil' Wayne in the dressing room right before walking out. This is a big fight and could be Floyd's toughest yet. Will he treat it with the seriousness it deserves?

1. To See Pacquiao Hand Mayweather His First Loss

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1. To See Pacquiao Hand Mayweather His First Loss

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The oddsmakers are going to make it close so you aren't going to make a huge sum of money by betting on Pacquiao as a longshot underdog, but whether you're gambling on the fight or not, you know you want to see this fight live because you will kick yourself if you miss out on seeing Mayweather lose for the first time.

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