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MANILA, Philippines – A fight six years in the making is now just days away.
We are in the final stretch before the battle between two of the most successful boxers of this generation, and social media continues to wait with bated breath.
Two months ago, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao confirmed the mega-fight using two different social media platforms – Pacquiao via Instagram, and Mayweather through Shots.
Since then, Mayweather and Pacquiao have continued to exchange jabs and power punches on social media. For this online pre-war exchange, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram became their common ground, and their posts became their weapons.
Gone were the days wherein boxers would have to wait for live interviews to throw tirades and talk trash to one another. Social media did not just make that a whole lot easier, but it also made it multimedia.
Netizens were able to have a peek at both fighters’ preparations, and true enough, each update they’ve posted for the world to see has not disappointed.
Today’s workout is inside my @Shots. Go get the app and like all my shots. #TheMoneyTeam #MayPac pic.twitter.com/wCYDJkHyES
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) April 7, 2015
Blessed to have good coaches around me. Thank you Lord! #MayPac pic.twitter.com/ma3cY8W46Z
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) April 1, 2015
Aside from their posts related to the upcoming fight, netizens can also take a glimpse of the lives of Mayweather and Pacquiao outside of boxing.
//Classic ride on a typical night with Floyd Mayweather #MayPac
Posted by Floyd Mayweather on Thursday, March 26, 2015
Going to church with my family. Thank you Lord.
Posted by Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, April 12, 2015
In their blockbuster fight on social media, who is winning? Take a look at the statistics for each of the boxer’s accounts in three different social media platforms and judge for yourself!
I’m ready to put my belt up. What about you Manny Pacquiao? Let’s make history. http://t.co/HnMdGT61
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) January 11, 2012
Beating Floyd is good for boxing. When athletes have great success, their success goes to their head. That is bad for boxing.
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) March 11, 2015
The world may be witnessing one of the most anticipated – and long overdue – boxing matches. Whether or not the action in the ring lives up to expectation, both men have proven to be true social media heavyweights. – Rappler.com
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