Social media's take on boxing's megafight

SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION TO #MAYWEATHERMcGREGOR

Manny Pacquiao, once a foe of Mayweather and also beaten by him:

"Respect to McGregor for taking a chance but congrats to Floyd on #50!"

Britain's former heavyweight world champion Lennox Lewis:

"Conner kept it interesting but he was outboxed and outclassed in the square ring. Nothing to be ashamed of tho. I like him even more now!

"FM executed his plan perfectly &took CM 2deep waters. CM was game &I have respect 4what he tried 2do. Will be a superstar going forward!"

Chicago Bulls star Dwyane Wade:

"I'm not mad that I stayed up all night to watch this fight. @FloydMayweather is definitely TBE!!! @TheNotoriousMMA Much Respect!!"

Former England striker Gary Lineker:

"Really brave effort from @TheNotoriousMMA but @FloydMayweather is a true champion of his sport."

NBA hall-of-famer Shaquille O'Neal:

"Congrats Champ @FloydMayweather great job on your KO on @TheNotoriousMMA and your 50-0."

Four-time world champion Shane Mosley:

"Damn good fight. Mayweather put on a hell of a show. Conor did much better than I had expected. Hats off to both guys. Worth the money."

Cleveland Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert:

"@FloydMayweather is so precise. Bravo good sir. @TheNotoriousMMA ran out of gas but I like that he wanted to keep going even if KO."