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Floyd Mayweather takes on Manny Pacquiao in the richest fight in boxing history.
The contest at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is expected to generate more than £300m for the pair, with the split going 60/40 in Mayweather's favour.
Here are 12 things you probably did not know about 'Money' Mayweather:
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
1. Twizzlers are one of his go-to favorite snacks
2. Ramen noodle soup is one of his favorite meals and he doesn't like 5 star restaurants
3. Averages over 1000 sit-ups a day during training camp
4. He doesn't use ketchup or mustard on hotdogs but uses BBQ sauce
5. A guilty pleasure is playing Mega Touch and holding the highest scores in every game on there- his favorites are Spades, Dominos and word scrambles
6. The movie Troy with Brad Pitt is one he likes to watch over and over again
7. Every juice he drinks during training camp is made from scratch
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8. When out to eat, He always orders a glass of hot water to let his silverware soak in the glass before using them
9. The tree trunks he has been using to chop wood are brought in from Big Bear and weigh nearly 700 pounds each
10. He gets a manicure and pedicure at home once a week during training camp
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11. He doesn't use a microwave, only eats food cooked and heated up on a stove and in an oven
12. His morning routine includes brushing teeth for 10 straight minutes
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