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5 Early Bold Predictions For Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Fight

5 Early Bold Predictions For Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Fight

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have at long last set a date. On May 2, the pound-for-pound boxing greats will finally throw down. Here are five bold predictions for the inevitable chaos to come.

5. Mayweather Will Make Headlines For Stupidity At Least 3 Times

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5. Mayweather Will Make Headlines For Stupidity At Least 3 Times

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From now through May 2, Mayweather is going to be everywhere. He loves attention, and hyping the fight is part of his job. Add the fact that he's incredibly dumb, and you have a recipe for several headlines to come.

4. Something Controversial Will Happen At The Weigh-In

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4. Something Controversial Will Happen At The Weigh-In

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It's going to be several years before another fight is as anticipated as this one. The hype machine is going to be in full force. The weigh-in will be one of the last opportunities to spark interest and push sales over the top. Something controversial will happen, and it will be planned.

3. Pacquiao Will Win In A Decision

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3. Pacquiao Will Win In A Decision

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Eight of Pacquiao's last nine fights have gone to a decision, as have 10 of Mayweather's last 12. It not very bold to predict the fight to make it through 12 rounds, but calling Mayweather's first loss is a different story.

2. Most Fans And Experts Will Believe Mayweather To Be The True Winner

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2. Most Fans And Experts Will Believe Mayweather To Be The True Winner

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It's no secret that boxing is corrupt. It's also no secret the sport is losing the public's interest. Mayweather is the superior fighter, but a Pacquiao win is what's best for boxing.

1. There Will Be A Rematch

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1. There Will Be A Rematch

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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao is boxing's last shot at a huge moneymaker in the foreseeable future. This is going to be milked as hard as possible. A rematch will be much more likely and lucrative if Mayweather is trying to defend his only loss. Most fans already believe Mayweather is the better fighter. There will be far less interest in a rematch if he cements that idea with a win.

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