Mayweather-Pacquiao Sets PPV Mark With 4.4 Million Buys
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao proved a box office smash, even if their welterweight title fight didn't live up to the hype.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao proved a box office smash, even if their welterweight title fight didn't live up to the hype.
I knew it was odd when usually Lennon Jr says, "It's Showtime" he changed it to "It's Go Time."
Oscar de la Hoya's boxing promotion company is suing Floyd Mayweather's manager and investors for $300 million, alleging they're trying to illegally monopolize U.S. championship fighting.
The mother of three of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s children sued the undefeated boxing champion for defamation over his recent comments about her and a 2010 domestic violence attack in Las Vegas.
The people who paid $99.95 to watch at home had no clue.
Wednesday morning a piece of memorabilia from the fight went up for sale on eBay.
Manny Pacquiao could face disciplinary action from Nevada boxing officials for failing to disclose a shoulder injury before his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Saturday evening was the most hyped and most anticipated fight that boxing has seen since the days of Ali.
The check was for $100 million, a payday so mind boggling that Floyd Mayweather Jr. couldn't help but show it to a few reporters when the night was done.
Pacquiao was no match for Mayweather In this career-defining fight. What will he do next?
Jeff Lesson and Dan Leach talk MayPac - fight or farce?
Not knocked out and seeing stars. And certainly not revitalized and ready for a comeback.
Here were some of the highlights from before and after the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.
The "Fight of the Century" is in the books. Floyd Mayweather is still undefeated at 48-0.
When covering a fight as big as Mayweather-Pacquiao it's always good to get everybody's perspective.
Despite Pacquiao's underdog status Roach believes his fighter will be victorious come Saturday saying "I do think we'll knock him out in about the 9th round."
"The money let you know that. Each generation is supposed to take it to the next level and it's good to see that Mayweather and Pacquiao can have that much and it goes to show you that boxing is not dead."
"99% of the time in boxing, the fighter has won before you even get in the ring" Hopkins said.
"Of course, they got to call him one of theirs. I'm pretty sure they should do everything that everybody else do and put his name on the street somewhere. Somewhere his name has to go up."
Unfortunately for us and the entire boxing world, Jen and Stephanie, the actual names of these beauties, will not be in the ring come Saturday due to "Mayweather Promotions."
Listen as boxing great Manny Pacquiao talks about the album he dropped in the Philippines.
Watch as boxing great Manny Pacquiao talks about his upbringing and how this mega fight came to fruition.
It's being billed as the "Battle For Greatness" and "The Fight of the Century". Luckily there are a bunch of places in metro Detroit who are screening the fight ... for a fee.
The Mayweather - Pacquiao fight has generated plenty of buzz. But MayPac has the potential actually exceed the hype.
They're calling it the biggest fight ever and by the turnout of media, fans the "spare no expense" atmosphere, I would say they're correct.
Authorities say a man wielding a knife was fatally shot by an Ecorse police officer who was responding to a domestic dispute.
Officials say the doctor was convicted on charges connected to his medical practice, in which he charged $500 a prescription for OxyContin 80mg or oxycodone 30mg. The drugs were filled by the purchasers and then sold on the street.
Police in Livonia say they are investigating another incident of a masked individual walking onto residents' properties and getting into altercations with them.
The Detroit Lions released their official 2026 season schedule, with the first matchup set at home against the New Orleans Saints.
Onanna Jacy, a first-generation college student and daughter of immigrant parents from Bangladesh, was accepted to every college she applied to, including Harvard University, Yale University and Princeton University.
Authorities say a man wielding a knife was fatally shot by an Ecorse police officer who was responding to a domestic dispute.
Police in Livonia say they are investigating another incident of a masked individual walking onto residents' properties and getting into altercations with them.
Residents of an apartment complex in Plymouth were evacuated Thursday as first responders investigated a fire.
The Detroit Lions released their official 2026 season schedule, with the first matchup set at home against the New Orleans Saints.
Officials say the doctor was convicted on charges connected to his medical practice, in which he charged $500 a prescription for OxyContin 80mg or oxycodone 30mg. The drugs were filled by the purchasers and then sold on the street.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks, who was appointed to the role last year, told staff on Thursday that he is stepping down.
James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of his killing his wife and his son at the family's home in 2021.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The Detroit Lions released their official 2026 season schedule, with the first matchup set at home against the New Orleans Saints.
The Detroit Lions will host the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day game.
James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
With the series tied 2-2, fans are eager to see their team take control, especially after the Pistons protected home court in both of their wins so far.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
A Saline Township treasurer announced that she was resigning from her position after she says she received numerous deaths threats over the development of a data center. Other city officials say the threats have come through emails and phone calls.
Police in Livonia say they are investigating another incident of a masked individual walking onto residents' properties and getting into altercations with them. In one of those incidents, a woman say a suspect attempted to break into her home.
A senior at Cass Technical High School in Detroit relied heavily on social media to navigate the college application process. Now, she is headed to one of the nation's most prestigious universities.
The water is back on here in Auburn Hills but for many residents and business owners, questions remain about what comes next — from water bills and business losses to how officials plan to prevent something like this from happening again.
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping met Thursday and agreed that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" and that Iran "can never have a nuclear weapon," according to the White House. Natalie Brand reports