How Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao, ‘Fight of the Century,’ came to be

Just what brought us to one of the biggest boxing matches in recent history? Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to square off…

By: Bloody Elbow | 8 years ago
How Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao, ‘Fight of the Century,’ came to be
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Just what brought us to one of the biggest boxing matches in recent history? Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to square off on May 2nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada. But, getting there as no easy task, as Luke Thomas will tell you. He’s taking fans through the history leading up to the fight in this mini documentary from SB Nation.

All the trials, tribulation, speculation and excitement is laid bare in this breakdown of the “Fight of the Century.” Move from 2009, when both fighters were in their prime, at the peak of the sport, forward to the present day and the drama leading up to actually getting these two men in the ring. All the info you need to know. So, check it out and get hyped for one of the biggest combat sporting events of all time. And as always, if our Ooyala player isn’t working for you, you can watch the video over on YouTube.

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