Mayweather beats Pacquiao in richest fight ever

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Floyd Mayweather has run away with the ‘fight of the century’, beating #MannyPacquiao on points after the fight the world has been waiting for went the whole distance in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao, as expected, threw more punches than his opponent, in the 12 rounds, often taking the fight to his opponent. But #Mayweather was able to dance his way out of trouble while doing enough damage with his straight punches to convince the judges.

The American took the contest 118-110, 116-112, 116-112. But the crowd at the MGM Arena booed the decision.

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Meanwhile, the world’s football stars took a break from talking about their usual sport on Saturday to concentrate on a different one – boxing.

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr took centre stage in Las Vegas, with the latter winning on points to remain unbeaten from 48 contests.

And the high-profile fight saw a number of football’s top players – including Neymar and Wayne Rooney – get involved with their comments before, during and after the bout.

“I hope Pacquiao winths tonight. I love both fighters but i hope Manny Wins”, Rooney tweeted before the fight.

Neymar also tweeted after the fight, “Manny Pacquiao is a great fighter, but for me Floyd is the one and as we said in Brazil, he is “the guy”. Thanks for the show guys!! Congratulations my friend!! Floyd Mayweather.

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Australia star Tim Cahill says he correctly predicted the outcome of the fight, tweeting: “Well I called Mayweather to win on points. Respect to both fighters. Mayweather is an exceptional athlete and still CHAMPION.”

After the fight, Joey Barton tweeted that there is one major difference between the two, insisting Mayweather is still behind Pacquiao on one thing: “Manny still has one thing Floyd will never have. Class. Difference in both interviews at the end. One talking about boxing other about watches.”

The midfielder then tweeted “Mayweather” with three fist emojis after he was declared victor.

 

Source# PM News# Goal.com#