Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao: All you need to know - when is it on? What channel is it on? How much money will they make?

The fight of the century takes place on Saturday night

James Orr
Friday 01 May 2015 16:36 BST
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Talk is over: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao do battle on Saturday night
Talk is over: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao do battle on Saturday night (GETTY IMAGES)

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When does it start?

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to walk to the ring at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas at around 4am (BST) in the early hours of Sunday 3 May.

What channel is it on?

The fight will be broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office for UK viewers. The fight will cost £19.95 to purchase on Box Office, and will cost an additional £2 booking fee for those who book on the day. The bout is due to start around 4am in the early hours of Sunday morning.

TalkTalk customers will also be able to purchase the fight for £14.95 via Sky Sports Box Office on TalkTalk TV.

What is up for grabs?

Pacquiao will be defending his WBO welterweight title, and aiming to win Mayweather's WBC and WBA welterweight titles.

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