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I know of this very popularly saying that "Small pikin cutlass di sharp
na for morning time" Pacquiao came out dancing in the ring as he usually
does and landed some
early punches on Mayweather. The American did lots of ducking and
hugging as he sized his opponent up.
Floyd
Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao on points in their welterweight showdown in Las
Vegas on Saturday night.
The American had to use all his
skills and a telling reach advantage to remain undefeated after 48 professional
bouts.
He won the “Fight of the Century” by
116-112 on two cards and 118-110 on the third, proving himself to be the
world’s best boxer of his era.
He is now the WBC, WBA and WBO
welterweight champion.
Pacquiao said after the fight he
thought he had won it but not many observers agreed.
Mayweather opened the scoring with a
couple of rights to win the opening round, using his reach advantage well. It
prompted Pacquiao to try to force the pace from the second and by the third the
spectators were getting their money’s worth.
Pacquiao stunned Mayweather with a
telling left in the fourth, forcing the American to cover up. Both boxers had
their moments as the fight turned into everything the experts had predicted,
and more.
Fight In Pictures
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Approximately 16,800 fans and celebrities packed the MGM
Grand Arena for what was billed as the 'Fight of the Century'. Tickets sold for
between $2,959 and $180,000.
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Floyd Mayweather entered the ring in an elaborate outfit
gold and white outfit. He sold advertising space on his shorts to Hublot and
FanDuel. Manny Pacquaio reportedly sold advertising on his shorts to the tune
on $1.5 million.
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Pacquiao came out dancing in the ring as he usually does and
landed some early punches on Mayweather. The American did lots of ducking and
hugging as he sized his opponent up.
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Mayweather took his time, jabbing away and occasionally
landing punches to Pacquiao's head and body.
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Mayweather ran into trouble with his dad, Floyd Mayweather
Snr, who berated him for not sticking to their strategy. "He wanted me to
land more punches, but Manny is an awkward fighter so I had to figure him out
first."
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taunted Pacquiao throughout the fight, shaking his head and saying "no"
after some of the harder punches. He also laughed and smiled each time Pacquiao
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Mayweather jumped down from the ropes and rushed over to
Pacquiao to thank him for the fight. He repeated what a great competitor
Pacquiao was and confirmed that his last fight will be in September. Pacquiao
said he was headed for a vacation and would decide after that.
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After the final bell, Mayweather jumped on the ropes to
taunt the crowd, who booed him throughout the fight. "I can back it
up," he shouted.
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Pacquiao thanked the fans, who remained firmly on his side
throughout the fight.
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Mayweather now has an undefeated record of 48-0. He is one
win away from equalling Rockey Marciano's record of 49 unbeaten fights. At this
stage it looks as if he won't try for 50.
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Floyd Mayweather remains undefeated after he beat Manny
Pacquiao by unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 116-112 on two
cards and 118-110 on the third.
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