Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao - Revision history

Fuckyouu24 at 06:47, 17 September 2018

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	==Media Scorecards==		==Media Scorecards==
			*Ryan O'Hara of ThaBoxingVoice.com: 115-113 Mayweather
	*Brian Campbell of ESPN: 117-111 Mayweather		*Brian Campbell of ESPN: 117-111 Mayweather
	*John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times: 114-114		*John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times: 114-114

Slugger at 01:18, 19 December 2017

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	*Michael Rosenthal, editor-in-chief of The Ring, reported:		*Michael Rosenthal, editor-in-chief of The Ring, reported:
	:Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought a brilliant defensive fight and did enough offensively to defeat Manny Pacquiao by a unanimous decision Saturday at the MGM Grand. Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 knockouts) pursued Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) from beginning to end, groping for ways to land any punch he could. And he had his moments, firing quick combinations whenever he got close enough. However, it was uphill the entire fight for Pacquiao as Mayweather rolled, held or ran to avoid getting hit. The fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, who chanted Pacquiao’s name throughout, were frustrated at Mayweather’s tactics but they were very effective. Meanwhile, Mayweather wasn’t particularly busy, generally throwing one punch at a time. His shots were often accurate, though, whether he was jabbing or timing his rights perfectly when Pacquiao rushed in. The judges scored it 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112. I had it 116-112. Naturally, the pro-Pacquiao crowd booed the decision and Mayweather when he was interviewed after the fight. <sup>24		:Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought a brilliant defensive fight and did enough offensively to defeat Manny Pacquiao by a unanimous decision Saturday at the MGM Grand. Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 knockouts) pursued Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) from beginning to end, groping for ways to land any punch he could. And he had his moments, firing quick combinations whenever he got close enough. However, it was uphill the entire fight for Pacquiao as Mayweather rolled, held or ran to avoid getting hit. The fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, who chanted Pacquiao’s name throughout, were frustrated at Mayweather’s tactics but they were very effective. Meanwhile, Mayweather wasn’t particularly busy, generally throwing one punch at a time. His shots were often accurate, though, whether he was jabbing or timing his rights perfectly when Pacquiao rushed in. The judges scored it 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112. I had it 116-112. Naturally, the pro-Pacquiao crowd booed the decision and Mayweather when he was interviewed after the fight. <sup>24
	*The fight destroyed all-time boxing records for pay-per-view buys, pay-per-view revenue, and live gate. $72,198,500 was generated from the sale of 16,219 tickets at the MGM Grand, and more than $437 million was generated from an estimated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys. The [[Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.\|2007 fight]] between Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya — also at the MGM Grand — was the previous record holder for pay-per-view buys (2.48 million), and the [[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Saul Alvarez\|2013 fight]] between Mayweather and [[Saul ~~Alvarez\|Canelo~~ Alvarez]] was the previous record holder for both pay-per-view revenue ($150 million) and live gate ($20,003,150 from the sale of 16,146 tickets at the MGM Grand). Additional revenue from Mayweather vs. Pacquiao included:		*The fight destroyed all-time boxing records for pay-per-view buys, pay-per-view revenue, and live gate. $72,198,500 was generated from the sale of 16,219 tickets at the MGM Grand, and more than $437 million was generated from an estimated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys. The [[Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.\|2007 fight between Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya]] — also at the MGM Grand — was the previous record holder for pay-per-view buys (2.48 million), and the [[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Saul Alvarez\|2013 fight between Mayweather and Saul Alvarez]] was the previous record holder for both pay-per-view revenue ($150 million) and live gate ($20,003,150 from the sale of 16,146 tickets at the MGM Grand). Additional revenue from Mayweather vs. Pacquiao included:
	**A record of approximately $40 million from international television rights from 175 countries.		**A record of approximately $40 million from international television rights from 175 countries.
	**A record $13.2 million from sponsorships, including a record $5.6 million paid by Tecate as the title beer sponsor.		**A record $13.2 million from sponsorships, including a record $5.6 million paid by Tecate as the title beer sponsor.

Slugger at 01:12, 19 December 2017

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	*Michael Rosenthal, editor-in-chief of The Ring, reported:		*Michael Rosenthal, editor-in-chief of The Ring, reported:
	:Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought a brilliant defensive fight and did enough offensively to defeat Manny Pacquiao by a unanimous decision Saturday at the MGM Grand. Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 knockouts) pursued Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) from beginning to end, groping for ways to land any punch he could. And he had his moments, firing quick combinations whenever he got close enough. However, it was uphill the entire fight for Pacquiao as Mayweather rolled, held or ran to avoid getting hit. The fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, who chanted Pacquiao’s name throughout, were frustrated at Mayweather’s tactics but they were very effective. Meanwhile, Mayweather wasn’t particularly busy, generally throwing one punch at a time. His shots were often accurate, though, whether he was jabbing or timing his rights perfectly when Pacquiao rushed in. The judges scored it 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112. I had it 116-112. Naturally, the pro-Pacquiao crowd booed the decision and Mayweather when he was interviewed after the fight. <sup>24		:Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought a brilliant defensive fight and did enough offensively to defeat Manny Pacquiao by a unanimous decision Saturday at the MGM Grand. Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 knockouts) pursued Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) from beginning to end, groping for ways to land any punch he could. And he had his moments, firing quick combinations whenever he got close enough. However, it was uphill the entire fight for Pacquiao as Mayweather rolled, held or ran to avoid getting hit. The fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, who chanted Pacquiao’s name throughout, were frustrated at Mayweather’s tactics but they were very effective. Meanwhile, Mayweather wasn’t particularly busy, generally throwing one punch at a time. His shots were often accurate, though, whether he was jabbing or timing his rights perfectly when Pacquiao rushed in. The judges scored it 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112. I had it 116-112. Naturally, the pro-Pacquiao crowd booed the decision and Mayweather when he was interviewed after the fight. <sup>24
	*The fight destroyed all-time boxing records for pay-per-view buys, pay-per-view revenue, and live gate. $72,198,500 was generated from the sale of 16,219 tickets at the MGM Grand, and more than $~~400~~ million was generated from an estimated 4.4 million pay-per-view buys. The [[Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.\|2007 fight]] between Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya — also at the MGM Grand — was the previous record holder for pay-per-view buys (2.48 million), and the [[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Saul Alvarez\|2013 fight]] between Mayweather and [[Saul Alvarez\|Canelo Alvarez]] was the previous record holder for both pay-per-view revenue ($150 million) and live gate ($20,003,150 from the sale of 16,146 tickets at the MGM Grand). Additional revenue from Mayweather vs. Pacquiao included:		*The fight destroyed all-time boxing records for pay-per-view buys, pay-per-view revenue, and live gate. $72,198,500 was generated from the sale of 16,219 tickets at the MGM Grand, and more than $437 million was generated from an estimated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys. The [[Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.\|2007 fight]] between Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya — also at the MGM Grand — was the previous record holder for pay-per-view buys (2.48 million), and the [[Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Saul Alvarez\|2013 fight]] between Mayweather and [[Saul Alvarez\|Canelo Alvarez]] was the previous record holder for both pay-per-view revenue ($150 million) and live gate ($20,003,150 from the sale of 16,146 tickets at the MGM Grand). Additional revenue from Mayweather vs. Pacquiao included:
	**A record of approximately $40 million from international television rights from 175 countries.		**A record of approximately $40 million from international television rights from 175 countries.
	**A record $13.2 million from sponsorships, including a record $5.6 million paid by Tecate as the title beer sponsor.		**A record $13.2 million from sponsorships, including a record $5.6 million paid by Tecate as the title beer sponsor.

12oleg1234567: /* Notes */

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	*The WBC announced that the winner of the fight would receive a diamond and emerald-encrusted belt worth $1 million, and the WBA announced that the winner would be awarded the "Man of Triumph" trophy and a gold-plated "super" champion belt. <sup>1, 2		*The WBC announced that the winner of the fight would receive a diamond and emerald-encrusted belt worth $1 million, and the WBA announced that the winner would be awarded the "Man of Triumph" trophy and a gold-plated "super" champion belt. <sup>1, 2
	*This was the fifth bout in boxing history to be [[:File:TR201508.jpg\|labeled]] as the "[[The Fight of the Century\|Fight of the Century]]." [http://www.boxing.com/fights_of_the_centurythenand_now.html]		*This was the fifth bout in boxing history to be [[:File:TR201508.jpg\|labeled]] as the "[[The Fight of the Century\|Fight of the Century]]." [http://www.boxing.com/fights_of_the_centurythenand_now.html]
	*Mayweather and Pacquiao were originally expected to fight in 2010. On December 4, 2009, [[ESPN\|ESPN.com]] reported: "Manny Pacquiao likely will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13. . . . If the fight is agreed upon, there likely would be a Jan. 11 news conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. . . . Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the [[MGM Grand]] hotel-casino in Las Vegas." A contract sent on December 11, 2009, by [[Golden Boy Promotions]] on behalf of Mayweather to [[Top Rank]] on behalf of Pacquiao proposed a 50-50 financial split between the sides for a fight that would have been held March 13, 2010. The eight-page agreement was so detailed that it indicated which of the two fighters would step onto the scale first at the weigh-in (Pacquiao), who would walk to the ring first (Pacquiao), who would be introduced first (Mayweather), and who had first choice of the locker room (Mayweather). It detailed that the bout would have been on [[HBO]] Pay-Per-View at a cost of $59.95. Billing was to be "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, presented by Top Rank, Golden Boy Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and M-P Promotions in association with [approved sponsors and the site]." Pacquiao's side declined the contract offer because Pacquiao objected to Mayweather's demand for drug testing. ~~Since Pacquiao had been accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs,~~ Mayweather insisted on Olympic-style drug testing "to ensure fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters." Mayweather wanted blood tests up to 14 days before the fight, but Pacquiao would not agree to testing within 24 days of the bout. Pacquaio cited his [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (1st meeting)\|2005 loss]] to [[Erik Morales]] as the reason. Two days before he fought Morales, Pacquiao had to have blood drawn because the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]] said he had failed to submit to a mandatory medical examination within the prescribed 30-day period before the fight. As a result, Pacquiao said he went into the fight feeling drained and weak. <sup>3, 4		*Mayweather and Pacquiao were originally expected to fight in 2010. On December 4, 2009, [[ESPN\|ESPN.com]] reported: "Manny Pacquiao likely will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13. . . . If the fight is agreed upon, there likely would be a Jan. 11 news conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. . . . Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the [[MGM Grand]] hotel-casino in Las Vegas." A contract sent on December 11, 2009, by [[Golden Boy Promotions]] on behalf of Mayweather to [[Top Rank]] on behalf of Pacquiao proposed a 50-50 financial split between the sides for a fight that would have been held March 13, 2010. The eight-page agreement was so detailed that it indicated which of the two fighters would step onto the scale first at the weigh-in (Pacquiao), who would walk to the ring first (Pacquiao), who would be introduced first (Mayweather), and who had first choice of the locker room (Mayweather). It detailed that the bout would have been on [[HBO]] Pay-Per-View at a cost of $59.95. Billing was to be "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, presented by Top Rank, Golden Boy Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and M-P Promotions in association with [approved sponsors and the site]." Pacquiao's side declined the contract offer because Pacquiao objected to Mayweather's demand for drug testing.Mayweather insisted on Olympic-style drug testing "to ensure fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters." Mayweather wanted blood tests up to 14 days before the fight, but Pacquiao would not agree to testing within 24 days of the bout. Pacquaio cited his [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (1st meeting)\|2005 loss]] to [[Erik Morales]] as the reason. Two days before he fought Morales, Pacquiao had to have blood drawn because the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]] said he had failed to submit to a mandatory medical examination within the prescribed 30-day period before the fight. As a result, Pacquiao said he went into the fight feeling drained and weak. <sup>3, 4
	*On December 30, 2009, Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court in Nevada against Floyd Mayweather Jr., [[Floyd Mayweather\|Floyd Mayweather Sr.]], [[Roger Mayweather]], Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives [[Oscar De La Hoya]] and [[Richard Schaefer]], alleging that they made false and defamatory statements accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs. The case was settled out of court in September 2012. Terms of the agreement were confidential. In a statement released on September 25 through the mediator in the case, the Mayweathers said they "wish to make it clear that they never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance-enhancing drugs, nor are they aware of any evidence that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs." <sup>5, 6		*On December 30, 2009, Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court in Nevada against Floyd Mayweather Jr., [[Floyd Mayweather\|Floyd Mayweather Sr.]], [[Roger Mayweather]], Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives [[Oscar De La Hoya]] and [[Richard Schaefer]], alleging that they made false and defamatory statements accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs. The case was settled out of court in September 2012. Terms of the agreement were confidential. In a statement released on September 25 through the mediator in the case, the Mayweathers said they "wish to make it clear that they never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance-enhancing drugs, nor are they aware of any evidence that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs." <sup>5, 6
	*Mayweather and Pacquiao had a phone conversation on January 19, 2012, and discussed terms for a fight. "He offered me $40 million, and no pay-per-view [money]," Pacquiao said. "I told him, 'OK, 50-50 [with the money] and I'll agree to everything else,' I told him I would agree to all of the other things he was demanding. Everything. Even the blood testing he wanted, I would do it. But it had to be 50-50." Mayweather said, "He faces Floyd Mayweather, he's not getting 50-50. Not at all. No one is getting 50-50." <sup>7, 8		*Mayweather and Pacquiao had a phone conversation on January 19, 2012, and discussed terms for a fight. "He offered me $40 million, and no pay-per-view [money]," Pacquiao said. "I told him, 'OK, 50-50 [with the money] and I'll agree to everything else,' I told him I would agree to all of the other things he was demanding. Everything. Even the blood testing he wanted, I would do it. But it had to be 50-50." Mayweather said, "He faces Floyd Mayweather, he's not getting 50-50. Not at all. No one is getting 50-50." <sup>7, 8

Fc31319: /* Media Scorecards */

2016-07-02T07:38:30Z

Media Scorecards

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	*Eric Raskin of ESPN: 116-113 Mayweather		*Eric Raskin of ESPN: 116-113 Mayweather
	*Mike Sloan of Sherdog: 118-110 Mayweather		*Mike Sloan of Sherdog: 118-110 Mayweather
			*Marc Livitz of SecondsOut: 117-111 Mayweather

	==Pre-Fight Quotes==		==Pre-Fight Quotes==

Pugilisticspecialist: /* Media Scorecards */ source: sherdog.com/news/news/Floyd-Mayweather-vs-Manny-Pacquiao-Results-PlaybyPlay-Round-Scoring-85449

2016-04-11T23:16:45Z

Media Scorecards: source: sherdog.com/news/news/Floyd-Mayweather-vs-Manny-Pacquiao-Results-PlaybyPlay-Round-Scoring-85449

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	*Tim Dahlberg of the Associated Press: 115-113 Mayweather		*Tim Dahlberg of the Associated Press: 115-113 Mayweather
	*Steve Farhood of Showtime: 118-110 Mayweather		*Steve Farhood of Showtime: 118-110 Mayweather
			*Mike Fridley of Sherdog: 119-109 Mayweather
	*Mike James of the Los Angeles Times: 115-113 Mayweather		*Mike James of the Los Angeles Times: 115-113 Mayweather
	*Harold Lederman of HBO: 117-111 Mayweather		*Harold Lederman of HBO: 117-111 Mayweather
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	*Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times: 115-113 Mayweather <sup>39		*Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times: 115-113 Mayweather <sup>39
	*Dan Rafael of ESPN: 116-112 Mayweather <sup>40		*Dan Rafael of ESPN: 116-112 Mayweather <sup>40
	*Eric Raskin of ESPN: 116-113 Mayweather		*Gary Randall of Sherdog: 114-114
			*Eric Raskin of ESPN: 116-113 Mayweather
			*Mike Sloan of Sherdog: 118-110 Mayweather

	==Pre-Fight Quotes==		==Pre-Fight Quotes==

Claudevsq at 13:36, 29 September 2015

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	*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Super World Welterweight Title''' (2nd defense by Mayweather)		*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Super World Welterweight Title''' (2nd defense by Mayweather)
	*'''[[World Boxing Council]] World Welterweight Title''' (4th defense of 2nd reign by Mayweather)		*'''[[World Boxing Council]] World Welterweight Title''' (4th defense of 2nd reign by Mayweather)
	*'''[[World Boxing Organization]] World Welterweight Title''' (2nd defense of 2nd reign by Pacquiao)		*'''[[World Boxing Organization]] World Welterweight Title''' (2nd defense of 2nd reign by Pacquiao) (Super title, belt not on the line for Mayweather)
	*'''[[The Ring Magazine]] World Welterweight Title''' (3rd defense of 2nd reign by Mayweather)		*'''[[The Ring Magazine]] World Welterweight Title''' (3rd defense of 2nd reign by Mayweather)
	*[[:File:Mayweather-Pacquiao program.jpg\|Official Onsite Fight Poster]]		*[[:File:Mayweather-Pacquiao program.jpg\|Official Onsite Fight Poster]]

Ric: Another "Fight of the Century"

2015-06-20T15:14:48Z

Another "Fight of the Century"

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	*Mayweather entered the fight as the [[WBC]] and [[WBA]] "super" champion at welterweight and super welterweight, although the two super welterweight titles were not on the line. He was also [[Ring Magazine\|The Ring]] welterweight and junior middleweight champion, and the magazine's No. 1-rated pound-for-pound boxer. Pacquiao entered as the [[WBO]] welterweight champion, as well as The Ring's No. 1-rated welterweight contender and No. 3-rated pound-for-pound boxer.		*Mayweather entered the fight as the [[WBC]] and [[WBA]] "super" champion at welterweight and super welterweight, although the two super welterweight titles were not on the line. He was also [[Ring Magazine\|The Ring]] welterweight and junior middleweight champion, and the magazine's No. 1-rated pound-for-pound boxer. Pacquiao entered as the [[WBO]] welterweight champion, as well as The Ring's No. 1-rated welterweight contender and No. 3-rated pound-for-pound boxer.
	*The WBC announced that the winner of the fight would receive a diamond and emerald-encrusted belt worth $1 million, and the WBA announced that the winner would be awarded the "Man of Triumph" trophy and a gold-plated "super" champion belt. <sup>1, 2		*The WBC announced that the winner of the fight would receive a diamond and emerald-encrusted belt worth $1 million, and the WBA announced that the winner would be awarded the "Man of Triumph" trophy and a gold-plated "super" champion belt. <sup>1, 2
			*This was the fifth bout in boxing history to be [[:File:TR201508.jpg\|labeled]] as the "[[The Fight of the Century\|Fight of the Century]]." [http://www.boxing.com/fights_of_the_centurythenand_now.html]
	*Mayweather and Pacquiao were originally expected to fight in 2010. On December 4, 2009, [[ESPN\|ESPN.com]] reported: "Manny Pacquiao likely will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13. . . . If the fight is agreed upon, there likely would be a Jan. 11 news conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. . . . Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the [[MGM Grand]] hotel-casino in Las Vegas." A contract sent on December 11, 2009, by [[Golden Boy Promotions]] on behalf of Mayweather to [[Top Rank]] on behalf of Pacquiao proposed a 50-50 financial split between the sides for a fight that would have been held March 13, 2010. The eight-page agreement was so detailed that it indicated which of the two fighters would step onto the scale first at the weigh-in (Pacquiao), who would walk to the ring first (Pacquiao), who would be introduced first (Mayweather), and who had first choice of the locker room (Mayweather). It detailed that the bout would have been on [[HBO]] Pay-Per-View at a cost of $59.95. Billing was to be "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, presented by Top Rank, Golden Boy Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and M-P Promotions in association with [approved sponsors and the site]." Pacquiao's side declined the contract offer because Pacquiao objected to Mayweather's demand for drug testing. Since Pacquiao had been accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs, Mayweather insisted on Olympic-style drug testing "to ensure fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters." Mayweather wanted blood tests up to 14 days before the fight, but Pacquiao would not agree to testing within 24 days of the bout. Pacquaio cited his [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (1st meeting)\|2005 loss]] to [[Erik Morales]] as the reason. Two days before he fought Morales, Pacquiao had to have blood drawn because the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]] said he had failed to submit to a mandatory medical examination within the prescribed 30-day period before the fight. As a result, Pacquiao said he went into the fight feeling drained and weak. <sup>3, 4		*Mayweather and Pacquiao were originally expected to fight in 2010. On December 4, 2009, [[ESPN\|ESPN.com]] reported: "Manny Pacquiao likely will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13. . . . If the fight is agreed upon, there likely would be a Jan. 11 news conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. . . . Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the [[MGM Grand]] hotel-casino in Las Vegas." A contract sent on December 11, 2009, by [[Golden Boy Promotions]] on behalf of Mayweather to [[Top Rank]] on behalf of Pacquiao proposed a 50-50 financial split between the sides for a fight that would have been held March 13, 2010. The eight-page agreement was so detailed that it indicated which of the two fighters would step onto the scale first at the weigh-in (Pacquiao), who would walk to the ring first (Pacquiao), who would be introduced first (Mayweather), and who had first choice of the locker room (Mayweather). It detailed that the bout would have been on [[HBO]] Pay-Per-View at a cost of $59.95. Billing was to be "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, presented by Top Rank, Golden Boy Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and M-P Promotions in association with [approved sponsors and the site]." Pacquiao's side declined the contract offer because Pacquiao objected to Mayweather's demand for drug testing. Since Pacquiao had been accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs, Mayweather insisted on Olympic-style drug testing "to ensure fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters." Mayweather wanted blood tests up to 14 days before the fight, but Pacquiao would not agree to testing within 24 days of the bout. Pacquaio cited his [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (1st meeting)\|2005 loss]] to [[Erik Morales]] as the reason. Two days before he fought Morales, Pacquiao had to have blood drawn because the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]] said he had failed to submit to a mandatory medical examination within the prescribed 30-day period before the fight. As a result, Pacquiao said he went into the fight feeling drained and weak. <sup>3, 4
	*On December 30, 2009, Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court in Nevada against Floyd Mayweather Jr., [[Floyd Mayweather\|Floyd Mayweather Sr.]], [[Roger Mayweather]], Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives [[Oscar De La Hoya]] and [[Richard Schaefer]], alleging that they made false and defamatory statements accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs. The case was settled out of court in September 2012. Terms of the agreement were confidential. In a statement released on September 25 through the mediator in the case, the Mayweathers said they "wish to make it clear that they never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance-enhancing drugs, nor are they aware of any evidence that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs." <sup>5, 6		*On December 30, 2009, Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court in Nevada against Floyd Mayweather Jr., [[Floyd Mayweather\|Floyd Mayweather Sr.]], [[Roger Mayweather]], Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives [[Oscar De La Hoya]] and [[Richard Schaefer]], alleging that they made false and defamatory statements accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs. The case was settled out of court in September 2012. Terms of the agreement were confidential. In a statement released on September 25 through the mediator in the case, the Mayweathers said they "wish to make it clear that they never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance-enhancing drugs, nor are they aware of any evidence that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs." <sup>5, 6

Boxsoup at 02:08, 9 June 2015

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Claudevsq at 13:55, 22 May 2015

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	*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Super World Welterweight Title''' (2nd defense by Mayweather as "Super" champion)		*'''[[World Boxing Association]] Super World Welterweight Title''' (2nd defense by Mayweather as "Super" champion)
	*'''[[The Ring Magazine]] Welterweight Title''' (Mayweather defending)		*'''[[The Ring Magazine]] Welterweight Title''' (Mayweather defending)
	*''~~Except for the title of The Ring Magazine, neither boxer~~ was eligible to win the ~~other's~~ belt(s)''.		*''Manny Pacquiao was not eligible to win the WBA and WBC belt(s)''.
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	*Mayweather entered the fight as the [[WBC]] and [[WBA]] "super" champion at welterweight and super welterweight, although the two super welterweight titles were not on the line. He was also [[Ring Magazine\|The Ring]] welterweight and junior middleweight champion, and the magazine's No. 1-rated pound-for-pound boxer. Pacquiao entered as the [[WBO]] welterweight champion, as well as The Ring's No. 1-rated welterweight contender and No. 3-rated pound-for-pound boxer.		*Mayweather entered the fight as the [[WBC]] and [[WBA]] "super" champion at welterweight and super welterweight, although the two super welterweight titles were not on the line. He was also [[Ring Magazine\|The Ring]] welterweight and junior middleweight champion, and the magazine's No. 1-rated pound-for-pound boxer. Pacquiao entered as the [[WBO]] welterweight champion, as well as The Ring's No. 1-rated welterweight contender and No. 3-rated pound-for-pound boxer.
	*The WBC announced that the winner of the fight would receive a diamond and emerald-encrusted belt worth $1 million, and the WBA announced that the winner would be awarded the "Man of Triumph" trophy and a gold-plated "super" champion belt. <sup>1, 2		*The WBC announced that the winner of the fight would receive a diamond and emerald-encrusted belt worth $1 million, and the WBA announced that the winner would be awarded the "Man of Triumph" trophy and a gold-plated "super" champion belt. <sup>1, 2
			*This was the fifth bout in boxing history to be [[:File:TR201508.jpg\|labeled]] as the "[[The Fight of the Century\|Fight of the Century]]." [http://www.boxing.com/fights_of_the_centurythenand_now.html]
	*Mayweather and Pacquiao were originally expected to fight in 2010. On December 4, 2009, [[ESPN\|ESPN.com]] reported: "Manny Pacquiao likely will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13. . . . If the fight is agreed upon, there likely would be a Jan. 11 news conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. . . . Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the [[MGM Grand]] hotel-casino in Las Vegas." A contract sent on December 11, 2009, by [[Golden Boy Promotions]] on behalf of Mayweather to [[Top Rank]] on behalf of Pacquiao proposed a 50-50 financial split between the sides for a fight that would have been held March 13, 2010. The eight-page agreement was so detailed that it indicated which of the two fighters would step onto the scale first at the weigh-in (Pacquiao), who would walk to the ring first (Pacquiao), who would be introduced first (Mayweather), and who had first choice of the locker room (Mayweather). It detailed that the bout would have been on [[HBO]] Pay-Per-View at a cost of $59.95. Billing was to be "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, presented by Top Rank, Golden Boy Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and M-P Promotions in association with [approved sponsors and the site]." Pacquiao's side declined the contract offer because Pacquiao objected to Mayweather's demand for drug testing. Since Pacquiao had been accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs, Mayweather insisted on Olympic-style drug testing "to ensure fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters." Mayweather wanted blood tests up to 14 days before the fight, but Pacquiao would not agree to testing within 24 days of the bout. Pacquaio cited his [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (1st meeting)\|2005 loss]] to [[Erik Morales]] as the reason. Two days before he fought Morales, Pacquiao had to have blood drawn because the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]] said he had failed to submit to a mandatory medical examination within the prescribed 30-day period before the fight. As a result, Pacquiao said he went into the fight feeling drained and weak. <sup>3, 4		*Mayweather and Pacquiao were originally expected to fight in 2010. On December 4, 2009, [[ESPN\|ESPN.com]] reported: "Manny Pacquiao likely will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on March 13. . . . If the fight is agreed upon, there likely would be a Jan. 11 news conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. . . . Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the [[MGM Grand]] hotel-casino in Las Vegas." A contract sent on December 11, 2009, by [[Golden Boy Promotions]] on behalf of Mayweather to [[Top Rank]] on behalf of Pacquiao proposed a 50-50 financial split between the sides for a fight that would have been held March 13, 2010. The eight-page agreement was so detailed that it indicated which of the two fighters would step onto the scale first at the weigh-in (Pacquiao), who would walk to the ring first (Pacquiao), who would be introduced first (Mayweather), and who had first choice of the locker room (Mayweather). It detailed that the bout would have been on [[HBO]] Pay-Per-View at a cost of $59.95. Billing was to be "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, presented by Top Rank, Golden Boy Promotions, Mayweather Promotions and M-P Promotions in association with [approved sponsors and the site]." Pacquiao's side declined the contract offer because Pacquiao objected to Mayweather's demand for drug testing. Since Pacquiao had been accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs, Mayweather insisted on Olympic-style drug testing "to ensure fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters." Mayweather wanted blood tests up to 14 days before the fight, but Pacquiao would not agree to testing within 24 days of the bout. Pacquaio cited his [[Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales (1st meeting)\|2005 loss]] to [[Erik Morales]] as the reason. Two days before he fought Morales, Pacquiao had to have blood drawn because the [[Nevada State Athletic Commission]] said he had failed to submit to a mandatory medical examination within the prescribed 30-day period before the fight. As a result, Pacquiao said he went into the fight feeling drained and weak. <sup>3, 4
	*On December 30, 2009, Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court in Nevada against Floyd Mayweather Jr., [[Floyd Mayweather\|Floyd Mayweather Sr.]], [[Roger Mayweather]], Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives [[Oscar De La Hoya]] and [[Richard Schaefer]], alleging that they made false and defamatory statements accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs. The case was settled out of court in September 2012. Terms of the agreement were confidential. In a statement released on September 25 through the mediator in the case, the Mayweathers said they "wish to make it clear that they never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance-enhancing drugs, nor are they aware of any evidence that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs." <sup>5, 6		*On December 30, 2009, Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court in Nevada against Floyd Mayweather Jr., [[Floyd Mayweather\|Floyd Mayweather Sr.]], [[Roger Mayweather]], Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions executives [[Oscar De La Hoya]] and [[Richard Schaefer]], alleging that they made false and defamatory statements accusing him of taking performance-enhancing drugs. The case was settled out of court in September 2012. Terms of the agreement were confidential. In a statement released on September 25 through the mediator in the case, the Mayweathers said they "wish to make it clear that they never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance-enhancing drugs, nor are they aware of any evidence that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs." <sup>5, 6