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'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'

'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'

Summary

Floyd Mayweather, 49, and Manny Pacquiao, 47, will have a boxing rematch in Las Vegas on September 19. This fight is categorized as a "carnival" event, reminiscent of one-off, high-impact matches that may not be eagerly anticipated by boxing fans. Both fighters are older, and their match will be a professional bout, meaning it counts towards their official records.

Key Facts

  • Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will fight again in Las Vegas on September 19.
  • Mayweather is 49 years old, and Pacquiao is 47 years old.
  • The fight is considered a "carnival" style event, like others that have been popular on Netflix.
  • This type of event focuses on short-term entertainment rather than competitive value.
  • The fight will be a professional bout, affecting the official records of both fighters.
  • Both Mayweather and Pacquiao will undergo extra health tests because they are over 40.
  • The exact rules for the fight will involve standard 10-ounce gloves, with 12 rounds lasting three minutes each.

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