Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao video: Stats behind the long-anticipated superfight

We take a look at all the vital facts and figures for each competitor

Friday 01 May 2015 15:34 BST
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Floyd Mayweather faces Manny Pacquiao on 2 May
Floyd Mayweather faces Manny Pacquiao on 2 May (Getty Images)

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It’s being hailed as the fight of the century and has boxing fans champing at the bit. It’s such a big deal that it’s sent both the Philippine Peso and Manny Pacquiao’s stocks rising.

On 2 May Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will enter the ring in a battle of wits as much as stamina.

But which of the boxers has what it takes to win this battle? On the one hand Mayweather is the older of the two and his experience could prove valuable. While one the other hand Pacquiao’s slightly shorter height could help him to duck from those punches.

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