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.
Police say a search of the car uncovered identification of another person and credit cards that did not belong to the suspect.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
For many travelers, Spirit Airlines isn't just an option; it's how they get where they need to go.
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.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
The 8-14 day temperature outlooks show Southeast Michigan has a fair chance of below-average temperatures as we enter May.
Spirit Airlines has its origins in Metro Detroit, with a charter flight service that was known as Charter One.
Police say a search of the car uncovered identification of another person and credit cards that did not belong to the suspect.
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 organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
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.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Cities in Florida and California, where home prices soared during the pandemic, saw some of the steepest declines in property values.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
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The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
For Tricia Edwards, her new business is more than a fresh start. It's a tribute to the woman who inspired it all.
A Detroit firefighter is being recognized for extraordinary bravery after risking his life to save a woman trapped inside a burning vehicle earlier this year.
Spirit Airlines, which may cease operations as soon as Saturday after negotiations over a government aid package stalled, has its origins in Metro Detroit.
In early April, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a nine-month pilot program to deploy drones equipped with license plate readers in the county. However, residents shared concerns about privacy and cost.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit, as the Rev. John Phelps, president and CEO of the nonprofit, talks about on this Sunday’s Michigan Matters.