MGM Grand Hotels Sold Out In 15 Minutes For 5/2

By Jake Donovan

If you’re currently thinking about booking a room in Las Vegas for the May 2 weekend, then you already need to start thinking about a contingency plan. 

Floyd Mayweather came dangerously close to breaking the Internet with his official confirmation that the long awaited superfight with Manny Pacquiao was signed and sealed. 

Ticket price points have yet to be confirmed, but fans, media and high rollers didn’t waste any time in securing reservations for the fight weekend. Hotel rooms at the MGM Grand—the hosting venue for the May 2 event—were sold out no more than 15 minutes after Mayweather made his announcement through his verified social media account. 

Chances are all remaining hotel rooms along the Vegas strip – and perhaps the outskirts of town as well – will be gobbled up in the coming days. Fans can also expect to be left with table scraps by the time tickets finally go on sale. 

The event will air live on Pay-Per-View in a joint effort between Showtime and HBO.