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<div id='article-page'><div id='article-content' data-media-url='//news-app-staging.s3.amazonaws.com' data-base-url='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/may_audio.m4a' data-capture-url='//staging.analytics.lingraphica.com/events/capture_news' data-article-title='Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: 'The Fight of the Century'' data-article-id='324'><script src='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com/javascripts/getscripts.js'></script><link rel='stylesheet' href='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com/stylesheets/article.css' type='text/css' /><div class='article'><p><span data-start-time='0' data-end-time='14729'>Elton John sings “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” and right now boxing fans around the world agree.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='14729' data-end-time='23563'>On May 2nd, two boxers will compete in what is being called the “fight of the century.” </span> <span data-start-time='23563' data-end-time='34063'>Philippine citizen Manny Pacquiao will face American Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in Las Vegas, Nevada. </span> <span data-start-time='34063' data-end-time='40958'>Lovers of boxing have been waiting for this match-up for many years.</span> <span data-start-time='40958' data-end-time='46500'>And they are willing to spend a lot of money to see it.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='46500' data-end-time='55625'>The MGM Grand Garden Arena can hold an audience of about 16,800 people. </span> <span data-start-time='55625' data-end-time='60958'>Only about 1,000 seats were open to the public.</span> <span data-start-time='60958' data-end-time='64125'>They all went in minutes.</span> <span data-start-time='64125' data-end-time='70479'>The lowest-priced seats sold for about $1,500. </span> <span data-start-time='70479' data-end-time='76917'>People who bought these tickets are re-selling them for $4,000. </span> <span data-start-time='76917' data-end-time='87583'>For the best seats in the arena, sellers are asking as much as $350,000 per ticket.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='87583' data-end-time='93042'>The rest of the seats were divided among three groups. </span> <span data-start-time='93042' data-end-time='96896'>MGM gets some for its guests.</span> <span data-start-time='96896' data-end-time='102750'>The companies supporting each boxer also control some seats. </span> <span data-start-time='102750' data-end-time='109938'>The rest go to the two television companies sharing broadcast rights.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='109938' data-end-time='113688'>So, you can watch the fight on television. </span> <span data-start-time='113688' data-end-time='116750'>But, that costs money, too.</span> <span data-start-time='116750' data-end-time='124833'>A pay-per-view order for the fight (in high definition) costs $100. </span> <span data-start-time='124833' data-end-time='130708'>About 3.1 million purchases are expected. </span> <span data-start-time='130708' data-end-time='137042'>The record for pay-per-view purchases happened in 2007.</span> <span data-start-time='137042' data-end-time='144813'>Floyd Mayweather, Jr. beat another boxer, Oscar De La Hoya, in that fight.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='144813' data-end-time='154479'>The 38-year-old Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is already the highest-earning athlete in the world. </span> <span data-start-time='154479' data-end-time='159646'>He is so rich that he calls himself “Money.” </span> <span data-start-time='159646' data-end-time='166167'>On Tuesday, he carried out the traditional boxing “Grand Arrival.” </span> <span data-start-time='166167' data-end-time='177208'>Mayweather showed up at the MGM with a famous university marching band, dancers and put on a huge show.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='177208' data-end-time='186583'>He told reporters that he expected to make about $200 million dollars from the fight. </span> <span data-start-time='186583' data-end-time='192917'>Mayweather plans to retire in September, after two more fights. </span> <span data-start-time='192917' data-end-time='198688'>He said his father advised him to do so for health reasons.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='198688' data-end-time='212708'>If Mayweather beats Pacquiao and then another fighter, he will finish his career with a perfect record: 49 fights, 49 wins. </span> <span data-start-time='212708' data-end-time='219479'>Rocky Marciano is the only other fighter in history to have done that.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='219479' data-end-time='230625'>A reporter asked Floyd Mayweather, Jr. why he did not want to try to beat Marciano’s record instead of tie it. </span> <span data-start-time='230625' data-end-time='238417'>Mayweather answered, “to get to 50 may be special to you but not to me.”</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='238417' data-end-time='242979'>Manny Pacquiao already holds a record. </span> <span data-start-time='242979' data-end-time='250667'>He is the only fighter to have won championships in eight different weight divisions.</span> <span data-start-time='250667' data-end-time='260521'>He is two years younger than Mayweather but he has fought in 17 more professional fights.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='260521' data-end-time='265229'>Pacquiao’s record is not perfect like Mayweather’s. </span> <span data-start-time='265229' data-end-time='268125'>He has several losses. </span> <span data-start-time='268125' data-end-time='272729'>But Pacquiao has had more knockouts than Mayweather.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='272729' data-end-time='282417'>Boxing experts say Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has a better chance of winning Saturday’s fight. </span> <span data-start-time='282417' data-end-time='287896'>But Manny Pacquiao seems to have public support.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='287896' data-end-time='292479'>Pacquiao is a father of five children. </span> <span data-start-time='292479' data-end-time='296896'>He and his wife have been married for fifteen years. </span> <span data-start-time='296896' data-end-time='300417'>Mr. Pacquiao is a congressman.</span> <span data-start-time='300417' data-end-time='307167'>He was elected to the Philippine House of Representatives at the age of 32. </span> <span data-start-time='307167' data-end-time='311083'>He was also a singer and an actor.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='311083' data-end-time='315688'>Floyd Mayweather has a troubled public image. </span> <span data-start-time='315688' data-end-time='322000'>He has been arrested at least five times in connection with violence.</span> <span data-start-time='322000' data-end-time='332354'>He has been convicted of violence against women, including the beating of Josie Harris, mother to three of his children. </span> <span data-start-time='332354' data-end-time='342542'>In 2011, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was sentenced to 90 days in jail in connection with that case. </span> <span data-start-time='342542' data-end-time='346313'>He was released after serving 60.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='346313' data-end-time='354938'>Many critics have argued that boxing officials should punish Mayweather for his behavior outside the ring. </span> <span data-start-time='354938' data-end-time='362875'>They say the Nevada State Athletic Commission should not permit the fighter to box.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='362875' data-end-time='370188'>Win or lose, Mayweather and Pacquiao will enjoy historic paydays. </span> <span data-start-time='370188' data-end-time='383667'>The two boxers are expected to share about $300 million for the day, the highest payday ever in the history of sports.</span> </p><p><span data-start-time='383667' data-end-time='385646'>I’m Caty Weaver.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' 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data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/a_perfect_record.m4a'><span>a perfect record</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/wins.m4a'><span>wins</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/the_gold_medal.m4a'><span>the gold medal</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/hall_of_fame.m4a'><span>hall of fame</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=1957 data-hint-location='370188' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/the_two_boxers_are_expected_to_share_the_highest__blank__ever_in_the_history_of_sports.m4a'>The two boxers are expected to share the highest <span class='blank'>payday</span> ever in the history of sports.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='payday'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/ratings.m4a'><span>ratings</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/accolades.m4a'><span>accolades</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/payday.m4a'><span>payday</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/achievements.m4a'><span>achievements</span></div></div></div><div class='vocabulary_question question-container' data-question-id=1958 data-hint-location='46500' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/what_does_arena_mean.m4a'>What does arena mean?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='a building for sports and other forms of entertainment'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/period_of_time.m4a'><span>period of time</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/a_building_for_sports_and_other_forms_of_entertainment.m4a'><span>a building for sports and other forms of entertainment</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/competition_between_individuals.m4a'><span>competition between individuals</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/the_sport_of_fighting.m4a'><span>the sport of fighting</span></div></div></div><div class='vocabulary_question question-container' data-question-id=1959 data-hint-location='34063' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/what_does_matchup_mean.m4a'>What does matchup mean?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='competition between individuals'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/period_of_time.m4a'><span>period of time</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/to_entertain.m4a'><span>to entertain</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/competition_between_individuals.m4a'><span>competition between individuals</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/the_sport_of_fighting.m4a'><span>the sport of fighting</span></div></div></div><div class='vocabulary_question question-container' data-question-id=1960 data-hint-location='0' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/what_does_boxing_mean.m4a'>What does boxing mean?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='the sport of fighting'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/period_of_time.m4a'><span>period of time</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/to_entertain.m4a'><span>to entertain</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/competition_between_individuals.m4a'><span>competition between individuals</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/the_sport_of_fighting.m4a'><span>the sport of fighting</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=1961 data-hint-location='307167' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/which_of_the_following_is_not_a_profession_of_mr_pacquiao.m4a'>Which of the following is not a profession of Mr. Pacquiao?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='doctor'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/singer.m4a'><span>singer</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/doctor.m4a'><span>doctor</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/actor.m4a'><span>actor</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/boxer.m4a'><span>boxer</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=1962 data-hint-location='154479' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/what_does_mayweather_call_himself.m4a'>What does Mayweather call himself?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='Money'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/money_.m4a'><span>Money</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/flow.m4a'><span>Flow</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/weather_man.m4a'><span>Weather Man</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/manny.m4a'><span>Manny</span></div></div></div><div class='multiple_choice_question question-container' data-question-id=1963 data-hint-location='23563' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/who_is_mayweather_fighting.m4a'>Who is Mayweather fighting?</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='Manny Pacquiao'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/manny_pacquiao.m4a'><span>Manny Pacquiao</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/mike_tyson.m4a'><span>Mike Tyson</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/muhammad_ali.m4a'><span>Muhammad Ali</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/rocky_marciano.m4a'><span>Rocky Marciano</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=1964 data-hint-location='282417' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/manny_pacquiao_seems_to_have_public__blank_.m4a'>Manny Pacquiao seems to have public <span class='blank'>support</span>.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='support'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/hate.m4a'><span>hate</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/support.m4a'><span>support</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/trust.m4a'><span>trust</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/90/approval.m4a'><span>approval</span></div></div></div><div class='question-buttons'><button class='skip-button'></button><button class='hint-button'></button><button class='speak-button'></button></div></div></div>
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