The “Fight of the Century” between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, held on May 2, 2015, set numerous records and became a landmark event in boxing history. Here are some of the key records and interesting facts:
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Highest-Grossing Fight: The fight generated over $500 million in total revenue, making it the highest-grossing boxing match of all time. Pay-per-view buys alone contributed more than $400 million (International Business Times) (Interesting Facts World).
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Largest Purses: Floyd Mayweather earned around $180 million, while Manny Pacquiao took home about $120 million, making it one of the richest payouts in sports history (Interesting Facts World).
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Pay-Per-View Records: The fight set a new record with 4.4 million pay-per-view buys, surpassing the previous record by a significant margin (Interesting Facts World).
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Ticket Sales: Only 500 of the 16,800 available seats were sold to the public, with the remaining tickets going to promoters, sponsors, and celebrities. The highest-priced ringside seats were listed at $100,000 (Interesting Facts World).
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Celebrity Entrances: Floyd Mayweather’s entourage included high-profile figures like Justin Bieber and the Burger King mascot, highlighting the event’s star-studded appeal (Interesting Facts World)
Mouthguard Extravagance: Mayweather’s mouthguard for the fight was customized with gold flakes, diamond dust, and a $100 bill, showcasing the opulence surrounding the event (Interesting Facts World).-
Injury Revelation: Manny Pacquiao fought with a torn rotator cuff, which was disclosed after the fight, potentially impacting his performance against Mayweather (Interesting Facts World).
These records and facts underscore the significance and grandeur of the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight, cementing its place in boxing lore.
