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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: 5 symbolic fights to watch to be an informed viewer

David Castillo reflects on what he thinks are the best five fights that reflect what the in-fight narrative will be like once Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally settle their long awaited score tonight.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally ditch the legal disputes, and weird controversy in favor of something far less metaphorical at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 2, 2015 for the Unified WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, and The Ring welterweight titles.

There's plenty of history surrounding both fighters, so I think it's useful to consider said history. Below are five fights I consider important from the perspective of analysis.