Mayweather-Pacquiao: The most awaited boxing match is finally on.

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The two of best fighters in the world will finally battle on May 2 at the

MCM Grand in Las Vegas. After various failed negotiations

and a protracted and difficult effort to make the fight

in recent months.

The showdown is a lock to be the richest in boxing history and will, barring a draw,

settle the issue that has been debated for years: Who is the No. 1 fighter in boxing and who is the king of this era?

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Mayweather made the announcement on Friday afternoon on a social media platform called Shots, of which he is an investor.

 "I am glad my decision to meet with Manny and discuss making this fight happen helped get the deal done," Mayweather said, referring to a chance Jan. 27 meeting with Pacquiao at a Miami Heat game followed by a private discussion after the game. "Giving the fans what they want to see is always my main focus. This will be the biggest event in the history of the sport."

In addition to the future Hall of Famers finally hammering out a deal for their welterweight title unification bout -- one that will see Mayweather receive the lion's share of a 60-40 money split in a fight that could gross around $400 million -- rival premium cable networks Showtime, which has Mayweather under contract, and HBO, which has a deal with Pacquiao, went through a brutal negotiation.

Meanwhile, Pacman is happy that their highly anticipated meeting in the ring will finally happen.

“They have waited long enough and they deserve it. It is an honor to be part of this historic event. I dedicate this fight to all the fans who willed this fight to happen and, as always, to bring glory to the Philippines and my fellow Filipinos around the world,” Pacquiao said....

this fight to happen and, as always, to bring glory to the Philippines and my fellow Filipinos around the world,” Pacquiao said....

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Dubbed as two of the most prominent fighters in the world, Pacquiao and Mayweather had a quick chat for the first time at the courtside of a Miami Heat.