'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival'
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in September in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster, but with both men nearning 50 years old, is it a fight that can deliver?
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Notable Quotes
""It'll just be two men, way past their best in a legitimate fight that is nothing more than an ego-driven sparring session.""
— Steve Bunce , Celebrity
""They are two of the greatest of their generation but they are very old and must need money or this fight wouldn't be happening.""
— Mick Conlan , Athlete
Key People
Floyd Mayweather is an American former professional boxer who retired undefeated after winning all 50 of his fights.
Manny Pacquiao is a Filipino professional boxer and former world champion in multiple weight classes.
Mick Conlan is an Irish professional boxer notable for his achievements in the amateur boxing circuit and his professional career.
Steve Bunce is a boxing commentator and sports journalist known for his insights on the sport.
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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight in September in a rematch of their 2015 blockbuster, but with both men nearning 50 years old, is it a fight that can deliver?
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