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The Fight Of The Decade: Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao

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One of the biggest fights in boxing history will occur this Saturday (May 2) at the MGM in Las Vegas. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will go head-to-head in what is being called one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history. Fans have been asking for this showdown for almost a decade.

At 36 years old, Pacquiao is one of the more passionate boxers in the world, and he’s known for giving it his all on a consistent basis. His record is 57-5-2 with a knock out percentage of 59.4%.

38-year old Floyd Mayweather Jr. is known for his intelligence and his ability to outsmart his opponent. Mayweather has an undefeated record of 47-0 and a knockout percentage of 55.3%.

Personally, I see Mayweather defeating Pacquiao on Saturday night, but don’t count out the resilience of Pacquiao, who is more than qualified to pull off a win as well.

Whoever you’re cheering for, buckle up and enjoy the ride…this one is going to be a dandy. We’re less than a week away from knowing who truly is the number one boxer of the era.

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.