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Mayweather wins 'fight of the century'
WWOS staff
Floyd Mayweather has defeated his long-time rival Manny Pacquiao to claim the 'fight of the century' in Las Vegas.
The undefeated pound-for-pound champion proved too strong for the Filipino fighter, claiming the bout in an unanimous decision after 12 rounds.
While the action in the ring was clearly the highlight, there was no shortage of star power ringside with the biggest boxing spectacle in decades attracting both Hollywood and sporting royalty to the MGM Grand.
Floyd Mayweather has beaten Manny Pacquiao in their 'super fight'.
The pound-for-pound champion was the victor after the 12-round battle.
He claimed the win in a unanimous decision.
But the Filipino fighter was defiant until the end, claiming he won the bout.
Mayweather was gracious in victory, embracing his beaten opponent.
Pacquiao claimed after the fight that he had torn a muscle in his shoulder.
The fighters embraced again at the post fight media conference.
Pacquiao had his head bowed as he answered some questions.
