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]." The belt, valued at $1 million, is an exact replica of the current belt, except it has thousands of emeralds in place of the gold plating for the center logo. Watch Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren full fight video highlights last night (Sat., April 17, 2021) live on FITE TV PPV from Atlanta, Ga., featuring the first-round knockout finish by Paul. [87], Due to the high profile of the event and the high price of the PPV, there were significant concerns surrounding piracy of the fight's telecast by either bars (which were required to purchase a higher-priced commercial license to televise the event, and were not legally allowed to purchase it through their television provider) or by online streaming services, with TorrentFreak going on to report that Mayweather vs. Pacquiao was "destined to become the most pirated live sports event in history". The win made him the second boxer in history to win titles in six weight divisions, the first being Oscar De La Hoya. They can come get us whenever, all the way up to the fight, random drug test. [9] But Salvador has yet to be paid that fee by either CBS or Roach/Pacquiao. Although Harold Lederman of HBO scored this round for Pacquiao, all three judges scored the round in favor of Mayweather. Despite predictions that Mayweather–Pacquiao would be the highest-grossing fight in history as early as 2009, disagreements between the two professional boxers' camps on terms for the fight prevented the bout from coming to fruition until 2015. ... Ali, ironically, was the one to knock out the exhausted and open-mouthed Foreman. For his role, Salvador maintains that he is a "finder" entitled to a finder's fee. Among them were long-time sponsors, such as Air Asia, Cafe Puro, and Motolite. [24] The contract was very detailed, including such matters as who would weigh-in first (Pacquiao), who would enter the ring first (Pacquiao) and who would be introduced first (Mayweather). There are plenty of reasons to believe the fight won't be won by stoppage—Mayweather has never been a knockout artist, while Pacquiao … [107] Pacquiao's mouthguard was designed by Dr. Ed Dela Vega of Canoga Park, Los Angeles, who has custom-fit mouthguards for Pacquiao and other Philippine boxers. [137] In August 2017 a Los Angeles judge threw out the suit alongside other fan suits relating to the injury, though he stated he felt sympathy for fans who felt deceived that Pacquiao didn't disclose his injury. 7 Floyd Mayweather outpointed Manny Pacquiao in 2015 Credit: AFP or licensors "He ask about a 50/50 split," Mayweather said. He’s moving around. Pacquiao said he re-injured the shoulder in the fourth round of the fight and was ineffective after that. I mean, that's close to death. 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[116], Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Manny Pacquiao after 12 rounds by unanimous decision, 118–110, 116–112, 116–112, to remain undefeated in his career. Floyd Mayweather's showdown with Manny Pacquiao in 2015 was one of the biggest boxing events in history. [116], Mayweather came out swinging in the eleventh round, landing just below his highest volume of the fight. Despite the guidance, a high volume of last-minute orders overwhelmed the systems of several major U.S. television providers and resulted in various technical issues, such as difficulties ordering or viewing the PPV and outages that affected unrelated channels as well for some viewers. Pacquiao's victory sparked a media frenzy and fans were quick to demand a fight between the two of them,[22] despite the fact that the actual fight itself had not officially been made yet and would not take place until 2015. [24], After reports had surfaced that both parties had agreed to all terms, Golden Boy Promotions released a press release on December 22, 2009, revealing that Pacquiao was unwilling to comply with the Olympic-style drug testing requested by Team Mayweather. Email. Further controversy emerged when it was revealed that prior to the fight, Mayweather had been administered IV fluids cleared by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) through a retroactive "therapeutic use exemption"—an exemption, however, not authorized by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). [99] The belt also contains the faces of both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, along with the faces of the former WBC President, José Sulaimán and boxing legend Muhammad Ali. As part of the deal, Tecate's logo was visible on all promotional material for the fight. [133], After weighing in for the fight on May 1, Mayweather received an intravenous injection for the stated purpose of pre-bout re-hydration. "[20], Pacquiao would go on to defeat Hatton by a second-round knockout to win The Ring junior welterweight title. Not long after declaring that the fight was off, Arum had a change of heart and offered Mayweather a 24-hour take-it-or-leave-it deadline to accept Team Pacquiao's terms for drug testing. Watch UFC Vegas 24 Post-Fight Presser Here! Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Boxing One of the highly-anticipated boxing fights in history is going to happen this May 2, when Pacquiao and Mayweather face each other – for an ultra-mega and most awaited fight to happen in MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Only a few TV holders in Europe decided otherwise – TVP (Poland), Sport 1 (Czech Republic and Hungary), and Discovery Italy (Deejay TV and DMAX). I wish Pacquiao nothing but the best. He was quoted as referring to Pacquiao as "a yellow chump" amongst other derogatory and racist comments such as, "Once I stomp the midget, I'm going to make the motherf***er make me a sushi roll and cook me some rice" as well as referencing eating cats and dogs. Bob Arum claimed that now only Mayweather's camp was holding up an official agreement. "[37], Also on July 26, Greenburg released a statement saying he had been negotiating with a representative from each side since May 2, "I had been negotiating with a representative from each side since May 2, carefully trying to put the fight together. Mayweather, Pacquiao Knock Out Fans' Suits Over Fight of the Century JOHN GURZINSKI/AFP via Getty Images Four and a half years after the … [32] Arum would also tell the Las Vegas Review-Journal, "There's no longer any issues....The question is whether Mayweather is willing to fight this year." I feel bad for him, honestly. [86], Sportsmax TV and Cleeng offered the fight via PPV in 19 Caribbean countries, including Barbados, Jamaica, Surinam, and Trinidad and Tobago. That's what it is. "[23] On December 11, Highlights! The injury was partially healed, but Pacquiao requested and was denied an injection of legal painkillers before the fight. Mayweather has not fought anyone since beating Conor McGregor in a total knockout in 2017 while Pacquiao continues to fight. Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced that the long-awaited welterweight fight with Manny Pacquiao, boxing's richest bout ever, is a go for May 2 in Las Vegas. However, Mayweather escaped his attack and landed a solid counter strike under Pacquiao's right side. 2. [79], Both Showtime and HBO broadcast documentary specials focusing on the two fighters as part of the lead-up to the fight; Showtime produced the Mayweather-focused Inside Mayweather vs. Pacquiao—with three episodes focusing on Mayweather's preparations for the event and an epilogue which aired the week following the fight, while HBO aired a one-hour Pacquiao-focused Mayweather/Pacquiao: At Last, as well as encores of past Pacquiao fights. At the time of his retirement, The Ring had Mayweather ranked as the No. More than 95% of respondents believe the fight will go the distance with most tipping Mayweather … Mayweather and Pacquiao can’t use McGregor as an opponent with him coming off a knockout loss. [3] Although the fight was considered to be one of the most anticipated sporting events in history, it was largely considered a letdown by critics and audiences alike upon its broadcast. [38] Schaefer again supported Ellerbe's denial of negotiations and challenged both Greenburg and Arum to take lie detector tests. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, with Manny Pacquiao at No. Nothing was going on. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Going down to 147 pounds was too much for (De La Hoya), he was dead after the first round. [78] Both HBO and Showtime aired encores of the fight the following Saturday, May 9, 2015. [92][93][91], Alongside monitoring activities during the event, actions were also preemptively taken against several sites that advertised plans to illegally stream the fight. Roach agreed and asked Salvador to set up a meeting.[9]. "[114] Mayweather said he would retire after his next fight, the opponent of which is not yet decided. they both have speed but mayweather has great defense and don't say manny's too small cuz mayweather is only 5'8 i … [25] Venues for the fight being discussed were Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the Superdome in New Orleans. This is just harassment and, to me, just signaled that he didn't want the fight," Arum told David Mayo of the Grand Rapids Press.[27]. [104][105] Pacquiao's gear was provided by Nike. I said, 'Whatever you want.' [115] Pacquiao took the round on all three scorecards. Virgil Hunter on Amir Khan vs Floyd Mayweather & Manny Pacquiao knockout. On February 13, in an exclusive interview with David Mayo of The Grand Rapids Press, Mayweather said, "I gave him [Pacquiao] a chance, up to 14 days out. They want Olympic-style drug testing. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: The Knockout Numbers Behind the Fight of the Century. I beat (Hatton) when he was undefeated. The fighters exchanged big hits late in the round, energizing the crowd. That much is clear. Earlier this year, he lost a controversial split decision to Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the soon-to-be 34 year-old's record now stands at 54-5-2. He didn't talk about the pay-per-views here and that's it. At least five possible outfits were created for the fight. [56] Pacquiao's advisor, Michael Koncz, said that the two future Hall of Famers later met at Pacquiao's hotel for about an hour to discuss the pending superfight and work out the remaining issues. The plaintiffs felt that their actions deceived those who bought tickets or the PPV or bet on the fight and violated the rules of the NSAC. Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KO) ma zarobić 80 milionów dolarów za pojedynek z Floydem Mayweatherem Jr (47-0, 26 KO), z którym 2 maja skrzyżuje rękawice w Las Vegas. In the Philippines, the fight was also broadcast in simulcast across three of the country's major broadcast television networks. [2][117] On the possibility of a rematch, Mayweather stated on May 9, 2015, that he had no plans to fight Pacquiao again "at this particular time", referring to him as being a "sore loser" and a "coward". Despite being out of the ring for 21 months, Mayweather looked as sharp as ever and dominated the fight, winning by a lopsided 12-round unanimous decision. It doesn’t work like that. [119] The New York Times felt that the bout was "far from electrifying and had some fans grumbling about Mayweather’s methodical defensive style". SecondsOut. Miguel Cotto – 30 knockouts knocked out twice by Pacquiao & Margarito Mayweather fought Cotto at Junior Middleweight above Mayweather’s weight class. try to finagle a fifth "Pacquiao vs. Marquez", Men’s Reebok Black Authentic Walkout Jersey, Askren Promised Us A Circus (And Delivered), UFC Vegas 24 Bonuses! Let’s make the boxing fans happy. During Mayweather's brief retirement, Pacquiao earned superstar status in much of the Western world with his eighth-round technical knockout victory over Oscar De La Hoya, for which he moved up from lightweight to welterweight (135 pounds to 147 pounds). See, when a guy gets knocked out and he can get up, they sit him on his stool, they rub his back, he go home and ice himself, you know, he go to the hospital and get checked out and he's okay, that's one thing. The Electronic Frontier Foundation criticized the wide reach of the order, arguing that the clause of "any and all service providers who receive notice of this order" was comparable to the provisions of the previously proposed Stop Online Piracy Act, theorizing that other parties not originally named could become subject to the injunction by merely receiving notice of the order. Manny Pacquiao was put down by Juan Manuel Marquez last Saturday night in … Articles lacking reliable references from May 2015, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Cowboys Stadium has a moto-cross the following weekend so it has to go on that date. [113], In round one, both boxers were aggressive, Mayweather unusually so. [84][85], In Europe, generally, the fight was broadcast via PPV (Austria, United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Spain). "I had a couple of conversations with Ross [Greenburg] and I laid out all the terms that would be acceptable to our side and I also informed him about the concession that Manny had made regarding drug testing. [99] Two belts were initially made for the fight. [96], The winner of the fight received a newly created belt by the WBC. [63][64][65] As per the contract, the first $160 million of revenue and the revenue above $180 million from the fight was split 60/40 between the fighters, with Mayweather receiving the larger 60% share. Tickets for the fight went on sale on April 23 after an agreement had been reached over ticket allocation. Boxing experts predicted the match would be the richest fight in boxing history and would generate $300 million.[60]. "We have agreed in the Pacquiao camp to unlimited random testing done by a responsible, neutral organization," Arum told Yahoo!. Let’s do it for the love of boxing and for the fans. Pacquiao's jabs mostly missed, but he landed a solid left hand hit late in the round. [68] Neither fighter has failed a drug test during their professional career. But, obviously, negotiations weren't going on. FanDuel, a daily fantasy sports website, acquired sponsorship rights to have their logo appear on his waistband. ^Note 1 For WBA (Super), WBC, WBO and The Ring welterweight titles. HBO and Showtime Want You to Police Your Users", "HBO, Showtime Sue to Block Pacquiao-Mayweather Fight Webcasts", "Periscopes, pirates, and pugilists: the battle between TV and live streaming apps", "Periscope Piracy Sets Up Grudge Match: Hollywood vs. Twitter", "Periscope proves a new method for pirating Mayweather-Pacquiao", "The Mayweather-Pacquiao belt has 3,017 emeralds, 165 hand-painted flags, and is worth a million bucks", "Mayweather/Pacquiao Fight New WBC Belt Unveiled $1 Million Swag! [110] Pacquiao was expected to feature a number of major sponsorships on his gear, providing an estimated $2.25 million in additional revenue. [23] Pacquiao filed suit in U.S. District Court in Nevada on December 30, 2009, against Floyd Mayweather Jr., 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.[29]. [8][9][10] By 2015, negotiations for the fight had been finalized, with all of the major issues that prevented the fight from happening in the past resolved, including purse split, drug testing, and location.[11][12]. He knew that Manny gets freaked out when his blood gets taken and feels that it weakens him. A 36 and the two big right hand that was a Mayweather-Pacquiao virtually diving in there and at the end of the round. [114] Pacquiao scored a big left handed hit, causing Mayweather to put his high guard up against the ropes. Although tickets are impossible to get to the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, there’s another boxing showdown you can attend to satisfy your need for explosive fist action…and tickets to this are both plentiful and affordable (ranging from $19.50 to … [115] Both parties landed a number of hits in a late flurry of action that excited the crowd. Syblegreenlee. In the sport of boxing, you have to really dedicate yourself to your craft. Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao, billed as the Fight of the Century or the Battle for Greatness,[1] was a professional boxing match between undefeated five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao. Again, two judges saw it for Pacquiao and one for Mayweather. Pacquiao remained on the offensive, but was unable to land any big punches. Hopefully he's okay. The fight was televised through a pay-per-view (PPV) jointly produced by HBO and Showtime, the respective rightsholders of Pacquiao and Mayweather. Only three times did Pacquiao land double figure punches in a round. Both sides agreed to enter into mediation on January 7, 2010, in hopes of coming to an agreement on the blood testing issue. He added, "Floyd, if you’re a real man, fight me. When top boxing draw Manny Pacquiao was knocked clean out by Juan Manuel Marquez in the sixth round of their pay-per-view (PPV) fight last Saturday night (Dec. 8, 2012) in Las Vegas, any and all talk of a potential "super fight" against Floyd Mayweather Jr. went up in smoke. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. This had led to some critics re-labelling the fight 'Better Never Than Late' rather than 'Fight of the Century'. For all the post-fight fallout from Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4, including results, blow-by-blow coverage, highlights, GIFS, and more, click here. It would still be a massive event, arguably bigger than … Pacquiao was, albeit, far more susceptible to defeat than Mayweather was. "[18] At the time, 31-year-old Mayweather registered 39 wins and no losses in his historic career. But it was a good thing that he was able to come into the sport, you know, piggyback off my name, and get a bunch of endorsement deals and make a good living. "Whatever he wants to do," Pacquiao said. Pacquiao said, "I spoke to Floyd ...and he offered me an amount. ET). "That's all been resolved," Arum stated to Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports regarding the dispute over random blood and urine drug testing. He’s a really smart fighter ... My dad wanted me to do more, but I had to take my time. [47], On January 7, 2014, Fighthype.com published an interview with Mayweather in which he called Pacquiao a "desperate dog" who is chasing a megabout due to his tax problems. Various pay-per-view providers including: This page was last edited on 13 April 2021, at 14:10. "Here are the facts: Al Haymon, Richard Schaefer and myself speak to each other on a regular basis and the truth is no negotiations have ever taken place nor was there ever a deal agreed upon by Team Mayweather or Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao on November 13. The green emerald belt won the public fan vote over the black onyx belt with a vote of 53% to 47%. Read full article. The consensus is that but for Salvador's key introduction, the fight would not have happened. But when you gotta wake a guy up with smelling salt and he got a concussion and he gotta go to the hospital over night, that's crucial. [115] All three judges gave the round to Mayweather. The most likely result of Pacquiao vs. Mayweather, according to boxing props at the sportsbooks, is a Mayweather win by decision, which is currently going off at -135. [9] After difficult negotiations, it was not long after that both camps agreed to fight on the night of May 2, 2015. [50] Eventually, Salvador approached Roach and asked him if he would be willing to meet with Moonves to get the wheels in motion. [122][123][124], The fight broke PPV viewership records in the United States, with 4.6 million buys and over $410 million in revenue, surpassing the previous $150 million revenue record set by Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Álvarez, the 2.48 million buy record set by 2007's Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and a pre-fight estimate of $270 million from three million households. When the fight was announced, Mayweather was 38 years old and still undefeated, with a perfect professional record of 47 wins and no losses. Al Bello. View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. ESNEWS. LIVE! [133] Pacquiao later underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and was out of action for nine months to one year. "[102] More recently, Mayweather had glove issues in his first bout with Marcos Maidana, stating that Maidana's Everlast MX gloves did not provide sufficient padding for the knuckles. On July 15, Top Rank's website unveiled an official countdown to the deadline entitled "Money" Time: Mayweather's Decision. You know, that's something I have to talk to Manny about, but we have nothing to hide," Koncz said. Let’s do it not for the sake of money. On December 5, 2009, ESPN reported that Pacquiao signed a contract to fight Mayweather on March 13, 2010. That's a great thing. [66][76] Rights to screen the fight in commercial venues such as bars and restaurants were administered by G&G Sports, with costs based upon venue size and other factors, reaching as high as $5,000 for a 257-seat establishment. Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in a welterweight showdown that will be boxing's richest fight ever. 1:54. boxing prospect huge fan of floyd mayweather and mexican fighters EsNews Boxing. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) cannot do it because they will not amend its procedures to accommodate the blood testing schedule we have outlined. Published Thu Apr 16, 2015, 05:11 AM EDT. Pacquiao reacted angrily to the hit, perceiving it as illegal. I think he's got so many different things on the outside that he worries about, you know. ESPN First Take - Manny Pacquiao will KO Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Freddie Roach CALLS OUT Floyd! [139], In May 2016, Showtime Networks also sued Top Rank over the injury, claiming that the promoter violated an indemnification agreement. My prayers go out to the Pacquiao family. The defeat was the second in Hatton's career but also his second in four fights, after a defeat to Floyd Mayweather, Jr.; his mixed performances, combined with the speed of the defeat to Pacquiao, led some to call for Hatton to retire. "[41] However, the following day, Pacquiao's top adviser, Michael Koncz, stated that Pacquiao had never agreed to testing all the way up to fight day. Pacquiao's complaints were that the gloves felt like "pillows" and they did not give him the same power as his Reyes "puncher's gloves. [115] The judges unanimously scored the round in favor of Mayweather. MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Floyd Mayweather reacts to Manny Pacquiao knockout loss: 'I feel bad for him', Highlights! [8][9][10][50][51] Salvador forged a friendship with CBS Network President Leslie Moonves when Moonves became a regular at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood, where Salvador worked part-time as a waiter and where his son Elijah worked out at Freddie Roach's gym. 7. Top Rank sent out a press release explaining their position on Mayweather's request for random Olympic-style drug testing. Max Kellerman (HBO) and Jim Gray (Showtime) covered the locker rooms of Pacquiao and Mayweather, respectively. On Tuesday, Mayweather's adviser - Leonard Ellerbe - said his fighter was coming in there to knock Pacquiao's head off. Tecate won the sponsorship deal with a bid of $5.6 million, beating a bid of $5.2 million by Corona. Manny Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4 Knockout: Why Floyd Mayweather Is the Real Winner. The following day, Bob Arum, Top Rank founder and CEO, declared the fight was off and Pacquiao would be facing a different opponent. [114] Pacquiao himself thought he won the fight and continues to maintain that he deserved the decision. There's a difference in the ways you can get knocked out. Pacquiao got inside and Mayweather reached out and held him so bayes a long time to get. [61][62] The tickets that went on sale sold out within a minute. We know Manny doesn't take any illegal drugs or anything. During the And the people to talk about. [83] Solar Sports President Wilson Tieng said that Pacquiao personally requested the joint broadcast due to its historic nature, and that "everybody agreed to set aside all their differences to make sure that this will become the biggest event ever in Philippine television history." [30] Pacquiao was quoted by the Manila Bulletin on May 20, as saying, "As long as they're not getting a large amount of blood, I am willing to give out blood as close to two weeks before the fight. And we can arrange for the Olympic Organization to handle the test under the supervision of the Athletic commission respective of the state where the fight is going to be held. April 9th, 2015 - 128 Comments. Mayweather effectiveness with the jab how much of that is because of Manny Pacquiao's natural tendency squared with that all of it because he knows how did the first and the straight right lead is working. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum expressed optimism that the fight could be finalized by Super Bowl Sunday at the soonest and that there would be no further deadlines for the fight, stating that the negotiations are nearly complete. [52], On December 12, 2014, Mayweather proposed a May 2, 2015, fight with Pacquiao, citing his indirect frustration at not being able to make the fight happen in the past by stating that Pacquiao had lost to both Juan Manuel Márquez and Timothy Bradley respectively. The two IV infusions were administered at his home, amounted to 16% of the total average male blood quantity, and contained saline, multivitamins and vitamin C. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) forbids such a large amount of fluids entering the body before competition as a preventive step against the possible masking of performance-enhancing drug use. One stream reportedly peaked at around 10,000 viewers, although these streams had inconsistent uptime due either to connection issues or to being reported and taken down by the service. “Pacquiao knows the ins and outs of boxing. [108][109], A bidding war ensued between Corona and Tecate—which had respectively served as prominent sponsors of previous Mayweather and Pacquiao fights—for lead sponsorship rights to the fight. It generated more than 4.4 million pay-per-view buys and over $72 million in ticket sales. The hope was that Pacquiao would be assertive and good enough to push Mayweather into a compelling back-and-forth affair but that was asking too much of a fighter who had begun to decline. "I was just having fun. [116], In the ninth round, Pacquiao was again on the offensive. In the Philippines, the Philippine National Police's Anti-Cybercrime Group arrested the operator of a streaming service after a complaint by ABS-CBN and was granted a temporary restraining order in a Florida court for its infringements of copyrights and trademarks. You have to really, really dedicate yourself to your craft. [58], On February 20, Mayweather announced that the fight was official and a contract had been signed for a fight to take place on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Sky Sports Box Office won exclusive television rights in the UK to the bout, and produced a four episode broadcast leading up to the event titled Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: Countdown. 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