The long wait is over since fight of the great boxers Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are already set.
Considered as the most anticipated boxing event in history, Pacquiao and Mayweather will finally get it on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The announcement was made by Mayweather on Friday afternoon on a social media platform called Shots, of which he is an investor.
"I am glad my decision to meet with Manny and discuss making this fight happen helped get the deal done. Giving the fans what they want to see is always my main focus. This will be the biggest event in the history of the sport." Mayweather posted.
"Boxing fans and sports fans around the world will witness greatness on May 2. I am the best ever, TBE, and this fight will be another opportunity to showcase my skills and do what I do best, which is win. Manny is going to try to do what 47 before him failed to do, but he won't be successful. He will be number 48." he added.
Pacquiao, on the other hand, said "I am very happy that Floyd Mayweather and I can give the fans the fight they have wanted for so many years. They have waited long enough and they deserve it. It is an honor to be part of this historic event. I dedicate this fight to all the fans who willed this fight to happen and, as always, to bring glory to the Philippines and my fellow Filipinos around the world."
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