2015's Mayweather vs. Pacquiao By The Numbers

It has been dubbed The Fight of The Century, and while the name is clearly characteristic of the sweet science’s inherent hyperbole, fight fans have indeed been waiting for a bout between these pound-for-pound titans – generally regarded as the best boxers in the world – for most of the new millennium. But, derailed by contractual stand-offs regarding revenue distribution and drug testing and marked by allegations of avoidance and cheating, the bout everyone wanted to see seemed as if it would never be.

Miraculously, however, the two fighters have come together in the twilights of their careers after successfully negotiating prior roadblocks. Perhaps the two are being motivated by unpaid tax obligations or their lavish spending habits (see below). Or maybe each knew in their heart that the bell would ring for this fight before they hung up the hand wraps and gloves.

Either way, we are witnessing history in the making and will finally see whether Mayweather’s impeccable defense or Pacquiao’s devastating straight left can win the day and cement the owner’s status as the best boxer of his era. To help you get in the mood, WalletHub has cobbled together the most interesting statistics related to The Fight of the Century’s economics as well as the personal finances of the two professional fighters. This Mayweather vs. Pacquiao By The Numbers Report also features commentary, including fight picks and thoughts on the sport’s future, from a panel of leading boxing and sports business experts.

Expert Predictions: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather

Bernardo Pilatti	Boxing Analyst ESPN	Bill Calogero	Boxing Analyst Talkin Boxing
	Pick: Pacquiao		Pick: Pacquiao
Brian Campbell	Boxing Editor ESPN	Charlie Brenneman	MMA Fighter UFC
	Pick: Pacquiao		Pick: Mayweather
Damon Salvadore	Sports Reporter Latin Times	Dan Rafael	Boxing Writer and Television Commentator ESPN
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Mayweather
Eric Raskin	Boxing Writer ESPN	George Foreman	Professional Boxer
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Pacquiao
Guy Docetone	Boxing Writer Heavy.com	Jamie Foxx	Actor, Singer, Comedian
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Mayweather
Jay McIntyre	Boxing Analyst A Neutral Corner	Jim Kahler	Professor Ohio University
	Pick: Pacquiao		Pick: Mayweather
Juan Manuel Marquez	Professional Boxer	Karen Weaver	Professor Drexel University
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Pacquiao
Kell Brook	Professional Boxer	Live Schrieber	Actor, Writer, Director
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Pacquiao
Mark Wahlberg	Actor and Producer	Muhammad Ali	Professional Boxer
	Pick: Pacquiao		Pick: Pacquiao
Niall Doran	Founder and Editor Doran's Boxing Blog	Nigel Collins	Boxing Writer ESPN
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Pacquiao
Oscar De La Hoya	Professional Boxer	Rafe Bartholomew	Writer Grantland.com
	Pick: Pacquiao		Pick: Pacquiao
Ray Flores	Anchor ESPN	Ricky Hatton	Professional Boxer
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Mayweather
Salvador Rodriguez	Boxing Analyst ESPN	Scott Polacek	Writer Bleacher Report
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Mayweather
Sean Combs	Record Producer, Actor, and Entrepreneur	Shane Mosley	Professional Boxer
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Mayweather
Shaquille O'Neal	Professional Basketball Player	Tom Drury	Writer Boxing 24/7
	Pick: Mayweather		Pick: Mayweather
Wladimir Klitschko	Professional Boxer
	Pick: Mayweather

Scorecard:

Manny Pacquiao: 12
Floyd Mayweather: 19
 

Pick your winner

Who will win the Fight of The Century?

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Ask the Experts

1. What are the best ways to enjoy The Fight of the Century on a budget?
2. Is Mayweather vs Pacquiao the last big fight in boxing?
3. How do you think boxing will compete with the likes of UFC in the coming years?
4. Do you think pro football is headed the way of boxing – once the country’s most popular sports until less brutal, more lucrative professional sports rose to prominence?