'Fight of the century' today
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr will take on each other tonight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in what is being touted as 'the fight of the century', with expected revenue of $400 million. The fighters have long been known as two of the best boxers and fans have been foaming at the mouth to see them take on each other for years. This is the first time that the two will fight in an emotionally-charged match as the world watches with bated breath.
Mayweather, a boxer from the USA and the self-proclaimed best boxer of all time, has 47-0 record so far, meaning he has never lost a match in his 19-year career.
While Pacquio has chosen to represent the people of his country -- he is currently a congressman – Mayweather has been known to boast about himself and his wealth – he will be wearing a $25000 mouthguard, incorporated with diamond dust and gold flakes.
The belt for the fight itself costs $1 million, studded with emeralds and featuring the faces of Muhammed Ali and the boxers themselves.
The bout will begin at 9AM BST.
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