Floyd Mayweather beats Manny Pacquiao on points
American gets unanimous decision in Las Vegas
Mayweather remains unbeaten with 48 wins
Mike Costello
BBC Radio 5 live boxing commentator in Las Vegas
Image source, Getty Images"Not just boos but a crescendo of hostility for Floyd Mayweather. There's none of the smiling we saw from Manny Pacquiao. For so long Mayweather has been the villain on big nights like this, but he has the ability to cope."
A fight of contrasts and ring walks of contrasts. Floyd Mayweather give us a smile... no chance.
He is draped in a zip-heavy jacket. It's shiny, black and white with gold sleeves. A few boos. The lights race around the arena, you can feel the electricity.
Into the ring, a jog around, he has seen this place before. This is game-face stuff from Floyd.
Image source, ReutersPacquiao hasn't stopped bobbing on his way to the ring, he stretches his hands out to tap the palms of hands desperate to touch him. He goes to the corner of the ring, down to his knees. Time for prayer.
And here comes Manny Pacquiao. Did you know that who got to enter the ring last was a bone of contention when this fight was being made?
Pac Man is the first through the corridors. He has a white headband on, a white t-shirt and he is bouncing on his toes. Red gloves, he smiles and lifts his hands in the air. What a moment this is... and Freddie Roach, his trainer, stops his charge and takes a selfie as they walk towards the curtain.
Ricky Hatton is ringside. He lasted 10 rounds with Floyd Mayweather in 2008 but less than two when Manny Pacquiao threw one of the most devastating hooks in recent memory his way five months later.
Despite feeling the full force of Pacquiao's power and speed, the Hitman does not think the Filipino will have enough to claim this Las Vegas showdown.
Image source, Getty Images"Pacquiao has all the attributes to beat Mayweather - if anyone is going to beat Mayweather it will be someone with similar hand speed who is a southpaw. Pacquiao will definitely cause problems, it will be Mayweather's toughest task yet.
"But after a few rounds, Mayweather will do what he does best and suss things out. He always manages to adapt his style for the opponent he's facing and always finds a way to win. Love him or loathe him, he's a genius. I'm picking Mayweather to win on points."
Image source, Getty ImagesI'll sit on the fence and give Jamie Foxx's national anthem effort a six out of 10. Let's hope that isn't the part of the night we remember.
This feels big now. "We are ready for the main event of the evening", says Jimmy Lennon Jnr. "The wait s over, it's showwwwtime."
The national anthem of the Philippines is sung by a small contingent of softly-voiced singers in the corner of the advert-covered ring. Now it's time of Hollywood actor and singer Jamie Foxx to let rip on the American anthem.
He has a white suit on, that's surely ramped up the pressure on him. Here we go... "Oh say can't you see..."
Go on, say it. I know you want to. "LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE".
There was only ever going to be one voice calling arguably the biggest fight in the history of the sport. Michael Buffer, do your thing...
Image source, Getty ImagesDid you know that after eight years of using his famous catchphrase, Buffer took out a trademark on it which has reportedly netted him over $400m (£268m)?
Let's get ready to coin it in, eh Michael?
And here comes the famed ring announcer Michael Buffer to introduce the national anthem of the Philippines...
Hang on... hang on... We have flags in the ring, Jimmy Lennon Jnr on the microphone and is time for some national anthems...
Image source, Getty ImagesStill no sign of the fighters. They are making us wait but what's another few minutes. One wonders if something is wrong in the dressing room. A glove issue? The gloves have made many headlines already this week. It can't be long though...
Image source, APWhile Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have been viewed as Emperors, heavenly figures and heroes in recent weeks, both men have moments in their past they will be far from proud of.
Mayweather was jailed for misdemeanour battery, serving 87 days in 2012.
Two female American broadcasters claimed on Saturday their attendance at tonight's fight had been blocked, external by camp-Mayweather due to their reporting on his history of domestic violence against women.
But Pacquiao has a dark side. He has admitted to adultery in the past and in 2013 his assets were frozen in the Philippines after it was alleged he owed $50m in taxes.
Floyd Mayweather has hands which need care and seemingly feet which need TLC too.
The best fighter on the planet has a professional to visit his house and work on strengthening his hands and as you can see from this Twitter image,, external he's happy to get his dancing feet out, dip them in a tub full of fish who will clean up the dead skin.
Maybe his feet are worn out. He did make it to week four of Dancing with the Stars (America's version of Strictly Come Dancing) in 2007.
Image source, Floyd Mayweather TwitterAP McCoy, the recently retired 20-time champion jockey, tweets:, external "I can stay awake all night it's not like I've got a job to worry about #unemployed #MayweatherPacquaio"
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House of Pain's killer track 'Jump Around' is playing inside the MGM. It's belting out. Manny Pacquiao of old didn't half jump around. Can he do it again?
If this lives up to the hype the MGM will jump around alright...
Mayweather - elusive, floaty, a Grandmaster. Pacquiao - a wasp, aggressive, relentless.
Image source, Getty ImagesA look at the average number of punches these men throw in a round tells us much about their style. Money takes his time, picks his shots and throws an average 39.5 a round. Pac Man chucks them in for fun - 65.5. That's more than one every three seconds.
What does this tell us? Pacquiao cannot be wasteful despite his work rate and must be accurate. Mayweather always is accurate and will likely wait for his chances to counter.
Manny Pacquiao is just putting his gloves on. He's taking his time.
Remember, Pacquiao is a southpaw. Why is that significant? It means he will lead with his right hand. That's his jabbing hand and the left becomes the power shot. Mayweather will be the reverse.
This is key as shots come from angles a fighter like Mayweather will not be overly used to. It also means their feet are closer together on the canvas because of their opposing stance. Throw in the fact their heads are also closer together than when an orthodox fighter like Mayweather faces another orthodox and the potential for head clashes increases.
Image source, AFPRing walks anytime soon.
I hope wherever you are there's a buzz and that this lives up to what you imagined. If any of you have a Manny Pacquiao-shaped cake - yes that's right, a cake - like this to scoff through then I'm officially jealous...
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Image source, BBC SportDanny Clutterbuck: , externalThis is how I roll for Mayweather v Pacquiao. Breakfast rockstar.
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If boxers were football teams who would they be?
Image source, Getty ImagesOlympic medal-winning boxer Anthony Ogogo told BBC Sport Floyd Mayweather's style is similar to a Chelsea team.
"His style is similar to a Mourinho team because he sets himself up not to lose," said Ogogo. "Winning is his number-one priority - if he looks good doing it then great but first and foremost he wants to win.
"In footballing terms, Alex Ferguson's Manchester United team of the late 1990s are a direct opposite to Mourinho's Chelsea.
"Fergie's teams won with attacking flair, all gung ho and exciting to watch. If I could liken any fighter to that United side then it would have to be Manny Pacquiao."