Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao: Date and time of Las Vegas fight, ticket info, where to watch

Updated 02/05/2015 at 15:07 GMT

All you need to know about the much-anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao as the boxing world awaits their clash at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao ahead of their fight in Las Vegas

Image credit: Reuters

When is the fight?

Given that Las Vegas is eight hours behind the UK, boxing’s two biggest stars will lock horns on Sunday, May 3 at 4am for British fans. The first fight of the event will take place at 11pm on Saturday evening with the main event five hours later.

If you are lucky enough to be attending the fight, doors will open at the MGM Grand at 10pm UK time.

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Where is the fight?

At the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas. Here, you can check out the venue.

Can I still buy tickets?

Tickets for the long-awaited fight sold out in less than a minute on Thursday, April 23.

The more than 16,000 tickets withheld from the public sale will reportedly be split among the MGM Grand, the networks and the two camps.

ESPN business reporter Darren Rovell reported that tickets have been sold for as much as $41,000 (£26,000). He has also provided a preview of what the tickets look like:

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao posing ahead of their fight in Las Vegas

Image credit: Reuters

How can I watch it?

British boxing fans can watch the fight via pay-per-view on Sky Sports with the price set at £19.95. However, be aware that from midnight on Friday, May 1 until 7am on Sunday, May 3, the price for booking will rise by £5.

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Who do the bookies think will win?

Floyd Mayweather: 4/9 – The American is the clear favourite with the bookies.

Manny Pacquiao: 2/1 – Pacman may be the outsider at a tempting price.

A draw is priced at 18/1.

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Will the fight go the distance?

The bookies certainly think so with the odds suggesting a marathon bout is on the cards.

Yes: 2/7

No: 5/2

How much will the fighters earn?

Mayweather and Pacquiao will split the purse 60/40 in Mayweather's favour. Reports have circulated that Mayweather will earn $150 million (£94m) and Pacquiao $100 million (£62m) respectively.

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How do the two fighters compare?

Floyd Mayweather

Age: 38

Nickname: Money

Stance: Orthodox

Height: 5ft 8ins

Record: 47-0, 26 knockouts

Estimated career earnings: $420 million

Manny Pacquiao

Age: 36

Nickname: Pacman