14 Facts To Know Before The Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight

By Josh Helmuth

The fight boxing fans have been wanting for years is now officially just months away. Floyd Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. May 2. MGM Grand in Las Vegas — it’s on. 

Just in case you would like some background going into the spring bout, or just a recap of these legendary fighters and their recent history, here is what you need to know.

Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.

Photo Credit: Getty

Mayweather v Pacquiao 14 Facts

  • Fact #1

    Fact #1

    Mayweather will receive a 60-40 money split.

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  • Fact #2

    Fact #2

    This fight is expected to be the highest grossing in history, at $400 million.

    (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Golden Boy/Golden Boy via Getty Images)

  • Fact #3

    Fact #3

    Mayweather's estimated income will be $120 million for the fight, with Pacquiao taking home about $80 million.

     (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

  • Fact #4

    Fact #4

    Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) has won world titles in 5 weight classes.

     (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

  • Fact #5

    Fact #5

    Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs) is the only boxer in history to win world titles in 8 weight divisions.

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  • Fact #6

    Fact #6

    Pacquiao is an elected congressman in his native of Philippines. 

     (Photo credit FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

  • Fact #7

    Fact #7

    Pacquiao's last knockout was against Cotto in 2009.

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  • Fact #8

    Fact #8

    Mayweather has only knocked out one fighter over the last eight years (Victor Ortiz in 2011)

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  • Fact #9

    Fact #9

    These two fighters had a fight deal fall apart in the past, with Pacquiao suing Mayweather for defamation for accusing him of using PEDs. The case was eventually settled in court.

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  • Fact #10

    Fact #10

    Pacquiao and Mayweather are the first two fighters in history to hold crowns in 4 divisions.

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  • Fact #11

    Fact #11

    If Pacquaio wins, he will become the first man in history to hold crowns in 5 weight classes.

    (Photo credit FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

  • Fact #12

    Fact #12

    The two fighters met Jan. 27 at a Heat-Bucks game, meeting at halftime to exchange numbers, eventually discussing the fight deal.

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  • Fact #13

    Fact #13

    As of Feb. 21, Mayweather is the Las Vegas favorite, sitting as high as minus-275 at Westgate SuperBook. 

     (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

  • Fact # 14

    Fact # 14

    During the weigh-in on May 1, Mayweather hit the scale at 146 pounds. Pacquiao weighed-in at 145 but had to eat in his dressing room beforehand, even eating a Butterfinger.

     (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Josh Helmuth
Josh Helmuth

Josh is originally from the small berg of Arthur, Ill, proudly the Amish capital of the state. It also has one hell of a pumpkin patch.

Josh has enjoyed dipping his toes into a variety of careers since graduating from the University of Alabama, the most rewarding thus far having served as a youth director in southern California for four years, and his broadcasting career which has garnered two Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.  

Josh enjoys loud rock music, Tom Hanks movies, dogs that like to cuddle and long runs. He is also always in search for America's greatest cheeseburger. Follow him here if you would like to be friends!

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