Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Manny Pacquiao fight pits two of the most accomplished fighters of recent generation.
One is undefeated in its 47 matches while the other has won in eight divisions. In every match, whatever the sport is, one will always come out as the underdog. In this match, Manny Pacquiao thinks it is him.
"I was an underdog in the negotiations for this fight. I have been the underdog in the wagering on this fight. I am the underdog to win the fight by the media who are covering it," Pacquiao told HBO when asked how he feels about his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"I love being the underdog because every time I have been the underdog in a fight I have won. De La Hoya, Barerra and Ledwaba were all favored to destroy me. Being the underdog inspired me in training."
Actually, this has been written ever since parties connected to the completion of the fight made the contract for Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Manny Pacquiao fight known to public.
Manny will only receive 40% of the total earnings while Floyd Mayweather Jr. will get 60% whether he lose or win the fight. This kind of partition speaks volume on who has the say in the match up and who is getting the favor.
The Filipino fighter looks at this situation positively though. He even compared Floyd Mayweather Jr - Manny Pacquiao Fight to the biblical battle between David and Goliath.
"It is time for Floyd to lose," said Pacquiao. "When I enter the ring on May 2 it will be no different than when David faced Goliath."
Floyd Mayweather Jr. - Manny Pacquiao fight, which public has been requesting since 2008, will take place on May 2 at the MGM Grand Arena. It is expected to rake in $300 million which does not include yet the profit from tickets, pay-per-view, and sponsorships. The fight will be broadcast by SkySports.
