Pacquiao-Mayweather tickets sold out in 15 minutes
There are humors trending on Social Media that the Pacquiao-Mayweather showdown is on, but both sides are denying it and saying that it's premature to announce a fight.
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| Congressman Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. |
Because of the hype, some of local media are asking Pacman to confirm the fight, and Manny's message to Floyd, "It's time to step up and say yes".
And now, a big announcement was made. But not on Twitter, not on ESPN and not on Facebook. Mayweather announced that he will fight Manny Pacquiao on May 2 via a selfie app, Shots, where he is an investor.
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| A screenshot from Mayweather's selfie app. |
"What the world has been waiting for has arrived. 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 is the signed contract from both fighters."
~ Floyd Mayweather Jr., via his Shots account
The fight will take place on MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"Sold out" tickets in 15 just minutes
"The MGM Grand appeared to have completely sold out within 15 minutes after Mayweather’s social media announcement that the fight is a go", according to Martin Rogers, USA Today
What are your thoughts about this most awaited bout of these two boxing superstars?
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