We're just over 24 hours away from the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao megabout on Saturday night. Here's everything you need to know about what's being billed as the "Fight of The Century."
Time
9:00 p.m. EDT
After making the world wait more than five years before finally squaring off — Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are going to make fans wait a little longer on fight night as well.
Before the undefeated champion and his biggest-ever threat step foot inside the ring for their welterweight bout, fans will see WBO featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko take on Gamalier Rodriguez in the first match, followed by Leo Santa Cruz up against Jose Cayetano in more featherweight action.
The actual Mayweather-Pacquiao fight should start around 11:30p.m. EDT or so.
Pricing & Viewing Options
Standard Pay-Per-View
Whether your cable operator is Time Warner, Verizon Fios, DirecTV or a pair of pliers and determination, this megabout is going to set you back $90 for standard definition and $100 to view in high definition. Depending on the service, you might be able to simply order the pay-per-view via remote control. If not, you can order it online or over the phone.
Watch For Free by Switching to DISH
DISH is running a nice timely promotion, which allows new customers to watch the Mayweather-Pacquiao pay-per-view fight for free. The only catch: new customers must sign a 24-month contract. There's always a catch, right? But for those willing, sign up to DISH and use the code "BOXING" when inking the contract, to get the pay-per-view for free.
Watch The "Fight of The Century" at a Sports Bar
Catching the big fight at a sports bar is always an option, but since U.S. bars have to shell out an average of $5,100 just to show the fight, according to Bloomberg Business, it most certainly means you're going to have to pay a cover charge. That charge will likely be anywhere from $20 and up — not to mention the cash you're going to plop down on beverages and food. Beer, wings, nachos... go all out!
Throw a Fight Party
There's nothing like hosting fight night at your place. Not only is it fun to have good company — it's economical too. With the pay-per-view cost at $100 for HD viewing, why not split the cost among friends? Share the cost of delivered food and your fight party will be on and cracking.
Enjoy the fight!
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