Summary

  • Floyd Mayweather beats Manny Pacquiao on points

  • American gets unanimous decision in Las Vegas

  • Mayweather remains unbeaten with 48 wins

  1. Nerves, no matter who you are...published at 04:13 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Lightweight boxer Anthony Crolla on BBC Radio 5 live: "You couldn't meet a cooler guy but tonight for the first time I think Floyd Mayweather is going to be nervous."

    You can listen to Anthony Crolla on BBC Radio 5 live right now.

    Floyd Mayweather and Manny PacquiaoImage source, EPA
  2. Strategy or brawl?published at 04:12 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 live in Las Vegas

    "People are saying that both of them night take a risk. Some stuff I heard around Vegas, I just got a feeling they might buck the trend and we might see a fight early here."

    You can listen to Steve alongside commentator Mike Costello on BBC Radio 5 live right now.

    Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao square upImage source, AFP
  3. On to the big one...published at 04:11 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ladies and gents, get ready. The final undercard fight is done and dusted, next up, Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao...

  4. Which sports star would you never want to fight?published at 04:08 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    A giraffeImage source, Google

    Ravi Beeharry: Peter Crouch... It would be like fighting a giraffe. You wouldn't get one head shot in.

    Tweet us on #bbcboxing specifying which sports star you would never want to fight and tell us why.

  5. There's only two Manny Pacquiaos...published at 04:06 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Our reporter Alex South has been out and about in Las Vegas and unearthed this Manny Pacquiao lookalike...

    A Manny Pacquiao lookalike

    And it turns out this is no chance look. It's calculated and business like as our find is a DJ - DJ PacMan no less.

    DJ Pac Man
  6. View from the Philippines...published at 04:04 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Manny Pacquiao fans watch on an outdoor screen in a Manila suburbImage source, AFP

    BBC presenter Rico Hizon in the Philippines: "This is it! The moment of truth! The mega fight that all Filipinos young and old have been waiting for - sports icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather!

    "As I roamed the city streets earlier, they were virtually empty as people watch from their homes, public town halls, stadiums, restaurants and bars this fight of the century.

    "Many of them in this predominantly Christian nation attended church services before the match praying and hoping that Manny will bring home the top prize.

    "A bank employee who I spoke with said that a victory by Manny will bring honour to the country. He's the Filipino's Pride!"

  7. I'm fast. I'm so, so fast...published at 04:01 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a Pac Man? Do you have the blistering hand speed?

    The 36-year-old was recently filmed in training landing 126 punches on a bag in 30 seconds. That's over four punches per second raining down on the target. Give it a try this Sunday morning. How many can you throw in half a minute?

    Manny PacquiaoImage source, Getty Images

    Go on, say it with me: "Last night I cut the light of in the bedroom, flicked the switch was in bed before the room was dark."

  8. Where are you?published at 04:00 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ben HenshawImage source, BBC Sport

    Ben Henshaw:, external Trawled the Vegas strip for a couple of hours and finally got CCTV tickets - BUZZIN!!!

    Where are you following the action? Send us your pictures and predictions using the hashtag #bbcboxing

  9. Can Khan get his chance?published at 03:59 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Penny for the thoughts of this man in the crowd.

    Floyd Mayweather has one more fight left on his TV contract after tonight. Amir Khan is watching on in what he hopes will be a scouting mission.

    Amir Khan with his father ringside for the Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao fightImage source, Getty Images
  10. Who will win?published at 03:58 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Khalis Saeid Mustafa:, external Hope Pacquiao can destroy Mayweather. Come on Pacquiao

    Ryan Bachman:, external I had work 5am yesterday, still haven't slept - this fight better be worth it !!

    Peter Kimbidze:, external Heard a good talk with Snr. He promised to win. Manny with the family around! Watching him loose will be sad. But Floyd will win 11th round.

    Where are you following the big fight and who do you think will win? Send us your pictures and predictions via #bbcboxing or BBC Sport's Facebook, external page.

  11. Floyd wants Manny adulation...published at 03:57 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Joe Gallagher, trainer of boxers including WBA super-bantamweight champion Scott Quigg, on BBC Radio 5 live: "Floyd has taken Manny very seriously and is in good shape. He wants the adulation that Pacquaio has."

    You can listen to Joe Gallagher and one of his fighters - Anthony Crolla - on BBC Radio 5 live right now.

    Floyd Mayweather JrImage source, Getty Images
  12. Pacquiao prepares, his country watches...published at 03:55 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Manny Pacquiao has his hands wrapped, he ties his laces and gets up to see how the boots feel. The underdog looks relaxed as he makes some final adjustments.

    In his homeland, arenas and sports halls are packed out as this image tweeted by BBC reporter Rico Hizon shows., external

    Fans in Philippines
  13. A possible delay..published at 03:53 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Ben Dirs
    BBC Sport in Las Vegas

    "Apparently - and inevitably - the Pay Per View is playing up in the States, which could delay the main event. By quite some time... If people don't get to see this fight because of a cable balls-up, we might have one hell of a scandal on our hands."

  14. The most bought fights in boxing history...published at 03:51 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Floyd Mayweather Jr connects with a left jab against Oscar De La HoyaImage source, Getty Images

    Like the opening of a blockbuster film which wants to go one better than those listed in the current record books, this fight has a mark it needs to hit to go down in history too.

    If we look at the biggest HBO and Showtime productions of the last 27 years, the figure of 2.4m as a target becomes clear.

    2.4m pay-per-view buys: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, 5 May 2007.

    2.2m pay-per-view buys: Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez, 14 September 2013.

    1.99m pay-per-view buys: Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, 28 June 1997.

    1.97m pay-per-view buys: Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson, 8 June 2002.

  15. The biggest event of the yearpublished at 03:47 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    "Forget Formula 1, forget Wimbledon, forget World Championship rowing and running, all of them pale into insignificance when you get two of the greatest fighters in the world competing at the highest level. It's got to be good for the game."

    That's the view of former World Champion Barry McGuigan. But how is this fight worth so much and consequently so big? Well, take the revenue streams...

    Infographic of how the finances of the fight break down

    This fight is expected to break the world record for pay-per-view buys which currently stands at the 2.4m purchases when Floyd Mayweather met Oscar De La Hoya in 2007. Let's say for example it makes four million sales, well multiply that figure by the $100 price to televise the fight in American and there's $400m earned already.

  16. A lasting collectablepublished at 03:45 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Alex South
    BBC Sport in Las Vegas

    Fancy a $30 (£20) programme? I guess when you've paid thousands for a ticket what's a few more?

    Floyd Mayweather programmes
  17. Celebrity watch...published at 03:45 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Former world champion Sugar Ray Leonard and actors Ben Affleck and Bradley Cooper are the latest glitzy names in attendance at the MGM's Grand Garden.

    This has to be one of the most elite crowds ever assembled at a sporting event.

    Hollywood actor Bradley CooperImage source, AP
  18. Manny's coming of age night...published at 03:42 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    "As soon as the first punch was landed, the fight was over." Freddie Roach.

    Manny Pacquiao and Oscar de la HoyaImage source, Getty Images

    Be warned, Manny Pacquiao can shock. On 6 December 2008 he stepped up two weight divisions to take on the decorated American Oscar de la Hoya at the MGM Grand and physically dismantled his opponent, punishing blow by punishing blow.

    "Never in my wildest dreams did I think Manny Pacquiao would be the fighter he was that night," said De La Hoya, who retired after round eight. "He never stopped throwing punches. That win catapulted him to new heights."

  19. The final preparation...published at 03:41 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    Floyd Mayweather is getting his hands wrapped in his dressing room and as no stone goes unturned, Manny Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach is stood, glaring at the process right next to him. Roach points something out to an official overseeing the procedure.

    Roach knows all about Mayweather and has trained fighters to face him in the past. No detail will be missed here, there is just too much on the line.

    How are you guys feeling? This six-year wait is nearly over. Butterflies yet?

  20. Amir's green envy...published at 03:37 British Summer Time 3 May 2015

    It's hardly top secret that Amir Khan wants a shot at Floyd Mayweather. The titles, the pay day, the glitz and glamour, what fighter wouldn't?

    The Bolton fighter is ringside tonight and while boxing records are broken before his very eyes, he is instead shaping up to meet American Chris Algieri - a man Pacquiao knocked down six times last time out - in four weeks.

    Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan and Manny PacquiaoImage source, Getty Images

    "Pacquiao is hungrier for the fight as he knows what this fight holds for him," Khan told BBC Sport. "I think it will be a 50-50 fight in the first few rounds but then Mayweather may edge forward with his experience and confidence and take the next six rounds to win the fight.

    "I want to fight Mayweather. The reason why is Manny Pacquiao and I are friends, we used to train together. Also, Mayweather is an unbeaten fighter and I want to give him his first loss."

    Take a ticket and wait your turn Amir. Your number has not been called yet...