With less than a month until Floyd Mayweather fights Manny Pacquiao in their world welterweight showdown in Las Vegas, the hype is increasing and so is Mayweather's level of ostentation.
The man they call 'Money' on account of his love of cold, hard cash, has reportedly ordered a mouth-guard worth $25,000 (£16,800). According to BBC Sport the mouthguard will be "stuffed with $100 notes" for the eagerly anticipated bout at the MGM Grand on May 2.
Mayweather has his guards tailor-made by Lee Gause, a New York dentist, and it's believed that the one he'll wear against Pacquiao will contain gold and diamonds as well as the $100 dollar bills. "My career's gone on 19 years and I've been able to preserve my smile," the 38-year-old America was quoted as saying .
Not that 'Money' will be short of a few bob after his fight against Pacquiao. Win or lose, Mayweather is set to earn an estimated £122 million from what has been dubbed the "richest fight in history".
He goes into the fight as favourite against the 36-year-old Filipino, but there is an air of confidence emanating from Pacquiao's training camp. Trainer Freddie Roach has described his charge as a "freak", saying: "He is in top condition. … He'll never lose a fight because he's too tired. It just doesn't happen. It's impossible."
Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, is up against a man undefeated in his 47-fight career, but the Filipino's promoter, Bob Arum, believes there will be an upset in Vegas.
"Mayweather's an excellent fighter, no question about that, and he creates a tremendous challenge for Manny," said Arum. "But I think Manny at this stage can rise to that challenge and win the fight... I think he'll win with movement, by the number of punches that he throws, and I think his foot speed is a lot better."
The two boxers have been doing their bit to build the hype, appearing in a promotional video for a pay-per-view TV channel. In the 30-second video the pair meet "on the road" to Vegas and face off as the voiceover solemnly declares "Two legends, one destiny".
(source: theweek.co.uk)
The man they call 'Money' on account of his love of cold, hard cash, has reportedly ordered a mouth-guard worth $25,000 (£16,800). According to BBC Sport the mouthguard will be "stuffed with $100 notes" for the eagerly anticipated bout at the MGM Grand on May 2.
Mayweather has his guards tailor-made by Lee Gause, a New York dentist, and it's believed that the one he'll wear against Pacquiao will contain gold and diamonds as well as the $100 dollar bills. "My career's gone on 19 years and I've been able to preserve my smile," the 38-year-old America was quoted as saying .
Match Schedule For:
Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao
Date: May 2, 2015
Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Telecast: Showtime PPV HD 9pm ET
Watch on Stream Full HD
Not that 'Money' will be short of a few bob after his fight against Pacquiao. Win or lose, Mayweather is set to earn an estimated £122 million from what has been dubbed the "richest fight in history".
He goes into the fight as favourite against the 36-year-old Filipino, but there is an air of confidence emanating from Pacquiao's training camp. Trainer Freddie Roach has described his charge as a "freak", saying: "He is in top condition. … He'll never lose a fight because he's too tired. It just doesn't happen. It's impossible."
Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, is up against a man undefeated in his 47-fight career, but the Filipino's promoter, Bob Arum, believes there will be an upset in Vegas.
"Mayweather's an excellent fighter, no question about that, and he creates a tremendous challenge for Manny," said Arum. "But I think Manny at this stage can rise to that challenge and win the fight... I think he'll win with movement, by the number of punches that he throws, and I think his foot speed is a lot better."
The two boxers have been doing their bit to build the hype, appearing in a promotional video for a pay-per-view TV channel. In the 30-second video the pair meet "on the road" to Vegas and face off as the voiceover solemnly declares "Two legends, one destiny".
(source: theweek.co.uk)