IN PHOTOS: Pacquiao, Mayweather kick off fight week

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IN PHOTOS: Pacquiao, Mayweather kick off fight week
Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao kicked off fight week with their own fan events at separate venues

LAS VEGAS, USA – Fight week officially began on Tuesday, April 28 with separate fan events for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 knockouts) hosted his own gathering at the Mandalay Bay in the morning, while Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) held court in the afternoon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, where the two will face-off on Saturday, May 2.

Pacquiao’s event featured a decidedly Filipino taste, as performers sang and dance before the 8-division champion made his way to the stage. Mayweather’s event featured emceeing by hip hop legend Doug E. Fresh and musical numbers by Southern University’s marching band.

(READ: Pacquiao, Mayweather arrivals are a contrast in identity)

Relive the moment in photos by Top Rank and EPA.

Pacquiao fans show their support at the Pacquiao fan rally. Photo by Chris Farina - Top Rank

Manny Pacquiao answers questions from the media. Photo by Chris Farina - Top Rank

Freddie Roach addresses the media. Photo by Chris Farina - Top Rank

Pacquiao waves to his fans. Photo by Chris Farina - Top Rank

Floyd Mayweather is interviewed by hip hop legend Doug E Fresh. Photo by Michael Nelson/EPA

Floyd Mayweather smiles for the cameras as he makes his entrance. Photo by Michael Nelson/EPA

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