Pacquiao VS Mayweather. The Challenge of The Century

The long-awaited mega bout between Mayweather vs Pacquiao, which has been more than five years in the making, will take place On May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada.

A duel between the defence-minded Mayweather and the aggressive Pacquiao, the biggest drawcards of their generation, has been savoured by boxing fans, if only to decide the mythical title of the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter.

However, both Mayweather, 37, and Pacquiao, 36, are in the twilight of their respective careers and most pundits say they have lost some of their skills in the ring.

“What the world has been waiting for has arrived,” American Mayweather, who has a perfect record of 47-0 with 26 knockouts, said on the social networking website Shots. “Mayweather vs. Pacquiao on May 2, 2015 is a done deal.

“I promised the fans we would get this done, and we did. We will make history on May 2nd. Don’t miss it!”

“This will be the biggest event in the history of the sport, Mayweather continues. I am the best ever and this fight will be another opportunity to showcase my skills and do what I do best, which is win.

Pacquiao, who has a 57-5-2 record with 38 knockouts, said in a statement: “I am very happy that Floyd Mayweather and I can give the fans the fight they have wanted for so many years. They have waited long enough and they deserve it.”