Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather stepped on the scale today for their “Fight of the Century” weigh‑in.
More than 10,000 people were at the weigh-in today and it reflects the huge interest generated by tomorrow's bout.
Mayweather scaled 66.22kg which is 0.45kg under the welterweight limit while Pacquiao weighs 65.77kg.
The weight limit is 66.67 kg.
The pair will fight for the WBC, WBA and WBO welterweight titles.
Meanwhile, people in the Philippines are expected to grind to a halt when the fight airs tomorrow and the nations cheers it’s “National Fist” in open‑air screenings, cinemas, bars and homes.
On average Pacquiao throw 27 more punches compared to Mayweather where at times firing three punches in just half a second.
Pacquiao who bought 900 tickets for his family and friends to the watch the bout at Las Vegas says he will fight for his fans around the world.
Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach, who was a seven‑time trainer of the year says Mayweather is a good defensive fighter but believes that offence wins fights.
In an interview with ESPN this morning, Floyd Mayweather says he is looking at Pacquiao as just another opponent.
Although, Mayweather has the size advantage, Pacquiao’s knockout percentage is about 7% higher.
There was also an exchange of words between the two fighters after the weigh in today.
Mayweather will fight Manny Pacquiao at 3pm tomorrow, and you can watch it live on Sky Pacific’s Pay Per View channel for $40 for residential customers and $300 for commercial customers.
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