Mayweather V Pacquiao

Spligsey

This will not start until at least 05:00am.

paul1979

Ye? Thought it was 4

prezzy

Earliest it could start is 3.45 most likely 5 - alarm set for 4am eurgh

Suave

Hi All,

I think that if Manny is able to land a few flush shots early on then that might be enough to make MW very nervous & flustered thereby affecting his ability on decisive decision making as per normal & return to being mainly defensive. Floyd's a nature is to act up & throw hissy fits when the play is taken away from him & if this breaks up his rhythm then it might be huge boost to Manny.

Manny's speed might then force him to adjust on the fly rather than be a few moves ahead like with other fighters - Manny might possibly then have a chance!

Suave!

booyaka

Ring walk confirmed for 4am, so at least 4.30am before the first bell I would suspect - Mayweather will take ages coming to the ring. I hope he doesn't bring that little arsewipe Bieber with him - would love pacman to spark him out before the fight starts!

Apsilon

It's going to be 5am at the easiest I reckon.

I must admit that MW's behaviour and comments these last couple of days have been bizarre. He and his camp do seem genuinely concerned about him losing here. I also don't understand why he changed his usual training schedule for the fight. That's crazy when you consider his previous record and you have to think that changing his preparation now for one opponent, is a huge risk. All the pressure is on him to win as he has everything to lose and if his bulking up is to go for a KO, then that is extremely risky against Manny. Despite his decline Manny still has blistering hand speed and power in abundance to spark MW should he over extend and leave himself open by going on the attack.

For Pacman it's business as usual. He has no unbeaten record to protect and walks away with £120m win, lose or draw. He can almost treat it as another day at the office and go out and fight without any worries. I honestly don't think he'll be arsed if he gets beat due to the financial reward involved.

MW hasn't looked great in his last 2 or 3 fights but I still expect him to win in 12 on points. However, his usual lack of bullish confidence is worrying (for him) and I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him KO'd by Manny.

jdevil

I reckon it will start at 4:30am, gonna take a nap and put my alarm for 4:15am.

Suave

Hi All,

Well, I just filled my belly with a great Indian Take Away & all set for the night!

@booyaka - sadly, I will not be surprised if Bieber is doing the walk with MW - he is such a... well, you described him aptly!

@Apsilon - After inspecting MW's gloves, Freddie Roach feels that they have less padding than normal which he said pretty much confirms that they are looking for a KO. If true, I hope he breaks his wrists!

Suave!

thfccambs

Just made it to my Hotel in Mexico in time. On FTV out here, slightly out numbered, can't see many Mayweather fans. Lol.

jdevil

Looks like a 45 mins delay, so match will start at 5am after all.