On the fence about plopping down $100 for the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight this Saturday night? Here are five reasons why the highly anticipated mega-bout is absolutely worth the money.
They're Older, But Mayweather and Pacquiao Are Still The Best Boxers of Their Generation
Yes, if the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight had happened five years ago – as it should have – it would have been a fight between the two truly best boxers in their prime. Instead, we're getting two boxers in the twilight of their careers — Mayweather at 38, Pacquiao, 36. Still, Money May and Pacman remain the best two fighters of their generation. There's nothing like seeing the best go at it. Better late than never, right?
Seeing if Pacquiao Can Hand Mayweather His First Loss
Mayweather – 47-0, with 26 knockouts – has never tasted defeat in nearly 20 years of professional boxing. Pacquiao – 57-5-2 – represents the single biggest threat as a potential lone blemish on Mayweather's legendary career.
If you don't like Mayweather's braggadocio and penchant for rubbing his lavish lifestyle in our faces – in addition to his history of domestic violence – then tuning in for the legitimate chance of seeing Mayweather lose for the first time is worth the $100 in and of itself.
Mayweather Said He Was Better Than Ali Last Week... Now He Must Prove It
Mayweather declared that he's the best boxer to ever grace the sport – even better than Muhammad Ali – last week. That rubbed many people the wrong way. But the best part of him saying that is he now has to prove it.
Many critics feel like Mayweather has been dodging Pacquiao through the years. A dominating, masterful performance would shut them all up.
The Rest Of The Show
From Jamie Foxx singing the national anthem to probably Justin Bieber and 50 Cent walking Mayweather out to the ring, as well as all the other celebrities sitting ringside in Las Vegas... this is bigger than just boxing. This is a world event, one that could generate upwards of $400 million in revenue. The whole country of Mexico is getting to watch this fight for free. This is a world affair — one you don't want to miss. And you shouldn't — even if it sets you back $100.
It's All You're Going to Hear About Anyway
Look... we're in the social media era. You won't be able to avoid hearing about this fight over the weekend, even if you try. One might say that's a good reason not to order the fight, as you're going to hear about it anyway — but seeing is believing. Might as well watch what so many people will be talking about.
Invite some friends, order some food and make it a fight party. Nothing like fight night!
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