It's official: Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao to fight on May 2

The fight is on as Pacquiao and Mayweather will fight May 2. (Getty Images)

After weeks of speculation, it's finally done. Floyd Mayweather confirmed what had been rumored, that and he will fight Manny Pacquiao. The two will fight on May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas with a reported purse of over $100 million.


Mayweather made the fight official by posting the contract on the shots app.

Pacquiao is happy the two will finally square off.

"I am very happy that Mayweather and I can give the fans the fight they have wanted for so many years," said Pacquiao, who signed the contract for the bout Thursday, according to Yahoo Sports. "They have waited long enough and they deserve it. It is an honor to be part of this historic event. I dedicate this fight to all the fans who willed this fight to happen and, as always, to bring glory to the Philippines and my fellow Filipinos around the world."

Full details have not been announced, but there is expected to be a 60-40 revenue split with Mayweather earning at least $120 million and Pacquiao making $80 million.
Mayweather, 37, has a career record of 47-0 with 26 knockouts and last fought Marcos Maidana in September of 2013. Meanwhile, Pacquiao, 36, is 57-5-2 in his career with 38 wins by knockout. The southpaw's last fight came in November against Chris Algieri.

"I promised the fans we would get this done and we did," Mayweather said.

Source: CBS Sports