Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao weighted slightly lighter than his American opponent and undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. based on the official weigh-in of the two fighters ahead of the fight of the century at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The two fighters made it to the required 147 lbs weight limit, with the eight division world champion Pacquiao weighing 145 lbs. Mayweather weighed 1 pound heavier at 146.

Selfie before the weigh-in. [Twitter]
Selfie before the weigh-in. [Twitter]
Sporscaster also noticed the physical difference between the two, describing Mayweather as “taller, stronger and heavier”.

Pacquiao entered the MGM first, introduced by TOp Rank’s world famous ring announcer Michael Buffer. After hitting the scale, Pacquiao grab a chocolate. Mayweather was introduced by Showtime ring announcer Jimmy Lennon.

At least 10,000 fans attended the weigh-in, paying USD10 each to catch a glimpse of the two fighters. – BusinessNewsAsia.com

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