Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (2015)
Boxing matchAbout
The Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight, held on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, was a monumental event in boxing history. It pitted two of the era's greatest fighters against each other: Floyd Mayweather Jr., an undefeated five-division world champion, and Manny Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion. The match was billed as the "Fight of the Century" and generated immense global attention. Mayweather won the contest by unanimous decision, with judges scoring it 118–110 and 116–112 twice. The fight was notable for its defensive strategy, with Mayweather using his jab and footwork to control the distance and limit Pacquiao's offense. Despite being one of the most lucrative fights in history, it was criticized for its lack of excitement. Mayweather's victory extended his undefeated record to 48–0, solidifying his status as one of the best boxers of his era. The event grossed $600 million, making it the richest fight in boxing history at the time.
