Floyd's Big 5: The Wait Is Over - Mayweather vs. Pacquiao
The year is 2015 and everyone is talking about boxing. The reason is the titanic clash between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The first known for being undefeated. The second by winning titles in eight divisions. The stakes are huge – three championship belts: the WBA and WBC welterweight world titles held by the American and the WBO belt owned by the Filipino boxer.
A 12-round spectacle brought the millions who followed the fight around the world to their feet. Mayweather's dominance is more than definitive. In the ring, the uncompromising American is not letting much of Pacquiao's punches get to him. Post-match statistics show that only 19% of them hit the target.
Many consider the American's memorable victory on points as the greatest triumph of his career. There are also critics who, in turn, complain about the lack of intrigue in the ring. The high interest in the fight, however, makes the fight one of the most profitable for Floyd Mayweather in terms of generated income. Only on the territory of the United States of America, the profit amounted to 410 million dollars. No less remarkable are the sums that the two boxers collect for the spectacle in the ring - Floyd Mayweather earns 230 million dollars, and Manny Pacquiao 150 million dollars. Amid the setback for the most decorated Filipino boxer in the ring, after the fight with the American star, Pacquiao became one of the most beloved competitors in the sport.