The fight boxing fans have been wanting for years is now officially just months away. Floyd Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. May 2. MGM Grand in Las Vegas — it’s on.
Just in case you would like some background going into the spring bout, or just a recap of these legendary fighters and their recent history, here is what you need to know.
Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.
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Mayweather v Pacquiao 14 Facts
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Fact #1
Mayweather will receive a 60-40 money split.
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Fact #2
This fight is expected to be the highest grossing in history, at $400 million.
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Fact #3
Mayweather's estimated income will be $120 million for the fight, with Pacquiao taking home about $80 million.
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Fact #4
Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) has won world titles in 5 weight classes.
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Fact #5
Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs) is the only boxer in history to win world titles in 8 weight divisions.
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Fact #6
Pacquiao is an elected congressman in his native of Philippines.
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Fact #7
Pacquiao's last knockout was against Cotto in 2009.
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Fact #8
Mayweather has only knocked out one fighter over the last eight years (Victor Ortiz in 2011)
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Fact #9
These two fighters had a fight deal fall apart in the past, with Pacquiao suing Mayweather for defamation for accusing him of using PEDs. The case was eventually settled in court.
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Fact #10
Pacquiao and Mayweather are the first two fighters in history to hold crowns in 4 divisions.
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Fact #11
If Pacquaio wins, he will become the first man in history to hold crowns in 5 weight classes.
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Fact #12
The two fighters met Jan. 27 at a Heat-Bucks game, meeting at halftime to exchange numbers, eventually discussing the fight deal.
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Fact #13
As of Feb. 21, Mayweather is the Las Vegas favorite, sitting as high as minus-275 at Westgate SuperBook.
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Fact # 14
During the weigh-in on May 1, Mayweather hit the scale at 146 pounds. Pacquiao weighed-in at 145 but had to eat in his dressing room beforehand, even eating a Butterfinger.
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