Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao Bout Date Rumored To Be Set
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The fight that everyone has wanted to see in boxing between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao may finally be coming to the ring. According to TMZ Sports, the duo that has danced around the topic of their marquee matchup for years now is prepared to announce that they will finally face each other on May 2nd.
The rumor has since been confirmed by Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin Iole, clearing up any confusion about a dealing being done.
OFFICIAL! Mayweather-Pacquiao. MGM Grand. Las Vegas. May 2, 2015. #MayweatherPacquiao
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) February 20, 2015
This fight has been rumored to be set since January but the details, like the date and location, have held up the official announcement. In what should be one of the most anticipated and richest fights in boxing history, both fighters are reportedly set to walk away with more than $100 million.
In what should be the hottest boxing matchup in recent memory, who will reign supreme and cement their legacy as the best boxer of their era?
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