5 Reasons Why Mayweather-Pacquiao Is Worth Buying

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are set to square off in the richest boxing match in history on May 2. But where is all the revenue coming from?

Forecasters expect the fight to crush the previous boxing record of 2.4 million pay-per-view buys. And if you want to watch the fight in high definition, you'll be forced to shell out $99.95.

While the number seems high, here are 5 reasons why the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is actually a great value.

1. A Historical Bout

First and foremost, this is the most anticipated boxing match in the history of the sport.

The two are considered the best pound-for-pound fighters of their generation, and the fight is more than five years in the making.

If they wanted to price the fight higher, they probably could. Even the most casual sports fan will tuned in.

Simply saying you saw the fight 20 years down the line -- that's worth $100.

2. Free Parking

This may seem trivial, but if you've been to AT&T Stadium (or any venue), you'll understand the decision you're forced to make.

Do I pay $75 to park near the entrance, or do I pay $30 and spend 30 minutes walking to and from the stadium from a dimly-lit parking lot? That applies even to preseason football.

Compare that to free parking in your driveway and having a soft couch to sit on. #Winning.

3.  Discount Beverages

This applies to soda, water, or your favorite adult beverage.  Purchasing those at a live sporting event is an expensive undertaking. Making a trip to CostCo the day before the big fight -- very affordable.

Plus, if you consume too many... sodas...your commute home is as simple as walking down the hallway.

4. Sharing Is Fun!

Who watches boxing alone at home? If you're raising your hand right now...nevermind.

Most fans will invite at least a handful of friends over to take in the event properly.

And if you are doing so, leave a hat by the door -- or simply demand $10 per guest upon entrance. There's no shame in being a businessman.

Just drop the line: "Mayweather is making $150 million tonight. You can't spare $10?"

5. Better Than Ringside

High-definition television provides a better view of the fight than 99 percent of the venue itself. The average ticket price to attend the fight is around $5,000.

You can pay a fraction of that for an unimpeded view of the fight. Seems like a no brainer, right? It is.

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