Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 en Las Vegas en septiembre

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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, aged 49 and 47, are set to fight again on September 19 in Las Vegas.

The episode opens with host Eduardo Martell 'El Vikingo' greeting listeners and promoting subscriptions. He immediately announces the main topic: Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Manny Pacquiao 2, scheduled for September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Martell notes their advanced ages—Mayweather is 49, Pacquiao is 47—and their combined 123 fights, questioning if they should still be boxing. He recounts Pacquiao's recent draw with Mario Barrios and Mayweather's retirement after 2015, followed by exhibition fights with Conor McGregor and Logan Paul. Martell discusses rumors of Mayweather's potential fights with Mike Tyson and others before confirming the Pacquiao rematch. He highlights the financial aspect, mentioning Mayweather's lawsuit against Showtime for alleged stolen money and rumors of Mayweather's economic troubles despite earning around a billion dollars. The host explains that Netflix is streaming the fight, marking a move away from traditional pay-per-view, with Netflix having over 300 million subscribers. He recalls their first fight in 2015, which had 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and over $400 million in revenue, but was considered disappointing and late. Martell analyzes the risks for Mayweather's undefeated 50-0 record and Pacquiao's recent inactivity. He connects the fight to broader trends, such as influencers boxing and veterans returning for money. The episode also covers other boxing events, like Canelo fighting in Saudi Arabia and UFC 327 in Miami. Martell concludes by encouraging listeners to subscribe and download episodes, reiterating the fight's date and significance.

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