Report: Mayweather, Pacquiao agree to fight
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}(SportsNetwork.com) - The wait is apparently over, boxing fans.
According to England's The Sunday Telegraph, one of the most anticipated fights in boxing history will likely take place May 2 in Las Vegas between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
Fans and analysts alike have long voiced their desire to see a meeting between two of boxing's biggest draws and best fighters, but monetary issues have held up the possible fight on numerous occasions over the years.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}According to the Sunday Telegraph, Pacquiao completed his contractual agreements Saturday and Mayweather is set to sign soon.
The fighters will split $250 million for the fight, according to the report, with Mayweather expected to get 60 percent of that purse.
Mayweather (47-0) is coming off back-to-back wins over Marcos Maidana while Pacquiao (57-5) has won three straight fights since losing consecutive bouts to Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez.