There are some intriguing bouts to whet the appetite ahead of this big showdown too. Anticipated Main Event Start Time: 8 p. Local , 11 p. BST, May 3. While this bout will lay a perennial rivalry to rest, those expecting a high-octane slugfest are going to be very disappointed.
Mayweather will have no issues with an arduous early tempo. Floyd has picked up on that in the build-up though, insisting his opponent can become a little ragged at times, per Peter Gilbert of Sky Sports:.
Search Sky Sports. Fill 2 Copy 11 Created with Sketch. Wednesday 18 August , UK. Video Latest News. Mike Tyson felt that Mayweather was doing a great job of manipulating Pacquiao:. Kevin Baxter of the Los Angeles Times felt that Pacquiao was unable to angle himself so as to stop Mayweather from darting left and right:. Floyd dictating fight right now. Manny can't stay in center of ring.
He's got to jab. Pretty soon, it became apparent that anything short of a knockout would mean a win for Mayweather. His defense was on point, and Pacquiao was chasing shadows. Al Bernstein, on the call for the pay-per-view, fittingly labeled Mayweather's style, per Bleacher Report's Jonathan Snowden:.
Freddie Roach said Pacquiao would cut off the ring if Mayweather tried to run. Mayweather is running and the ring looks open. Pacquiao enjoyed a few more moments where he connected with the occasional shot on Mayweather and looked like he might turn the fight around. In the end, those were only brief respites as Mayweather sucked the life out of the clash and suffocated Pacquiao's offense. Please contact us. Submit Skip for now. Your account has been created. Continue Skip personalization.
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