SHOWTIME has just released the first part of an intimate four-part documentary series chronicling the life of pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather as he prepares for his showdown against pound-for-pound contender Manny Pacquiao. The first episode introduces Mayweather, looking at his life before the fame and fortune he possesses today. This episode covers Mayweather’s relations with rival promoter Bob Arum and his controversial loss at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, all mixed with several training footage. As per the fight’s contractual conditions, SHOWTIME will continue to highlight Floyd Mayweather’s life until the May 2nd showdown, whereas HBO will profile Manny Pacquiao with its own pre-fight programming.
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The Official Mayweather vs. Pacquiao HBO Commercial
The hype surrounding the historic boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is already building up, as we’re already less than a month away. To start things off, HBO has released its official TV commercial to promote the much anticipated showdown. The video clip which was reportedly filmed at a studio in Los Angeles on March 11, shows both fighters slowly approaching each other, against the backdrop of the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, where the showdown will take place.