On May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, two of the best boxers of their generation clash in a unified Welterweight Championship match.
On one corner is the current number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world and five-division world champion, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. On another corner is the former pound-for-pound king and the only eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao.
So who’s better? The master defensive tactician or the exciting offensive slugger? Check out the tale of the tape between these two warriors.
Manny Pacquiao career highlights:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdseQQcPZ_M
Floyd Mayweather. Jr. career highlights:
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cDYPPP-5eA
Although the tale of the tape gives the slight advantage in terms of physical attributes to the larger Mayweather, it does not take into consideration the other important aspects of a boxer’s game such as hand speed, foot work, stamina, strength and durability among others.
Pacquiao might also be the younger fighter but Mayweather’s veteran savvy might work to his advantage.
We could argue all we want about each fighter’s advantage over the other but come fight night, it’s only the two of them going toe to toe; out-boxing and outsmarting each other to victory.
So, mark your calendar boxing fans, Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will be held on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA presented by HBO and Showtime Boxing only on pay-per-view.