Manny Pacquiao must start at a ferocious pace against rival Floyd Mayweather on Saturday night, according to The Independent's sports writer Kevin Garside.
The welterweight contest at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is expected to generate more than £300m for the pair, with the split going 60/40 in Mayweather's favour.
Unbeaten Mayweather, 38, is an 11-time, five-weight world champion, while the Filipino Pacquiao, 36, has won versions of the world title at a record eight different weights.
The fight will be broadcast on Sky Sports Box Office for UK viewers. The fight will cost £19.95 to purchase on Box Office, and will cost an additional £2 booking fee for those who book on the day.
TalkTalk customers will also be able to purchase the fight for £14.95 via Sky Sports Box Office on TalkTalk TV.
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