Mayweather taking $120 million Pacquiao Fight!

http://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/boxeo/nota/mayweathersellevaria120millonesencombateconpacquiao-2010890/ Used google translate: Manny Pacquiao slept while the big announcement was made. However, I knew the fight was agreed that the questions finally cease. It launched the campaign to face Floyd Mayweather Jr, with a tenacity worthy of a legislature of the province of Sarangani. Under these conditions, should be considered a winner, even before the May 2, when the two fighters climb into the ring. Mayweather won almost everything I wanted in this contract. But Pacquiao got what he wanted most, the opportunity to finally participate in one of the most anticipated contests in boxing history, which marked the climax of a career that began in the depths of poverty in the Philippines. "At last! This has been prepared for five years," Pacquiao said Saturday, told GMA television network in Manila from General Santos, his hometown. "I am very excited about this fight. I do not bother most people would not stop asking if this fight would take place sometime". It will take place largely through a carefully orchestrated campaign that began in November in China, to exert more pressure on Mayweather. Also key was a chance encounter during a basketball game in Miami. Pacquiao attended the match of the NBA just because a snowstorm hit the eastern United States and delayed their travel plans. Combat is also performed by Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer, met with Les Moonves, CBS leader, which led to a meeting with promoter Bob Arum and marked the beginning of the talks. But mostly, it was held that the Mayweather himself finally decided that the time was ripe and juicy bag was enough. A whopping $ 120 million would pocket in return for risking their unbeaten hander and his legacy, compared to the fast left-hander who throws punches in an almost random way to decipher difficult for rivals. Mayweather believes he will not have many difficulties and betting in this city match it. It is favorite for two and a half to one to monopolize welterweight titles in a bout that will almost certainly break all records related to what matters most in boxing: how much money can be obtained from eager fans that this lawsuit will be agreed. This means $ 5,000 for a ticket to "ringside" and between $ 90 and $ 100 to watch the fight at home, in the form of "pay per view". It also implies that the price to book a room for two nights at the MGM Grand jump from $ 1.231 to $ 1.592 after the announcement. It means a huge outlay of money in casinos, and a record for the amount that has ever bet on a boxing match. More attention will also be paid to a sport that many years ago he had issued an alleged death certificate and now relegate at least momentarily to other disciplines that look better health. Y is the fight that will generate higher revenues and bag largest amount ever paid for a pair of boxers, on a day that will be one of the busiest in the history of sport. The Kentucky Derby and playoff games in basketball and ice hockey will precede the fight. This does not mean is that this is the fight that will save boxing. Many remember that it was promised in 2007, the first major bout Mayweather, when he won a decision against Oscar de la Hoya. In addition, boxing begins to show a good performance, even without the fight that everyone has wanted for so long. You can say anything about Mayweather adviser Al Haymon, who has been questioned by the selection of rivals considered weak for the monarch. But he has put boxing back on network television, and in two different chains. Deontay Wilder, an exciting and talkative boxer, who won an Olympic medal, boasts one of the scepters of heavy. There are rising stars in almost all divisions, and more competitive bouts occur than at any time in recent history. The duel between Mayweather and Pacquiao has to do with the legacy. It is a battle that will end defining the two opponents. This is of particular importance for Pacquiao, 36, 20 of which happened boxing. But it is crucial to Mayweather, who turns 38 on Tuesday. "Money" Mayweather believes the world should consider one of the best fighters in history and not just a guy who brags with wads of cash and winning races boring. The notion seems absurd when considering their few fights, questionable opponents and their aversion to press the accelerator in the ring. But Mayweather repeated his belief on Friday, announcing the fight. You have to give credit for winning in the 47 times it has been standing in the ring, to master the art of selling in "pay per view" and become a character that draws attention anywhere. But above all, the recognition it deserves to finally step into the ring to fight the fight that all fans longed for. Yes, this is happening five years later. Probably would have been a better match when the two boxers were in their glory. This does not diminish interest in the show in May.