IN PHOTOS: Pacquiao, Mayweather face off in presscon, shoot commercial
MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are making sure there is no letup in the promotion of their upcoming mega-fight.
On Thursday morning (Manila time), the red carpet was rolled out for the press conference of what has been dubbed as the “Biggest Fight of the Century.” Like rock stars, the Filipino boxing icon and the undefeated American boxer arrived at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles with thousands of screaming fans and a throng of sports writers waiting to pick their brain on the fight.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, arrives for a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Floyd Mayweather Jr., center, arrives for a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrives for a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, poses for photos as he arrives for a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, left, of the Philippines, and trainer Freddie Roach pause for photos as they arrive for a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines, trainer Freddie Roach, right, and promoter Bob Arum pose for photos as they arrive for a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines, arrives for a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrives for a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Just as they were dapper in their suit and tie, the two boxers were very civil during the press conference except for some tense moment during the boxers’ customary faceoff.
Boxer Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines, speaks as he is joined by promoters, Bob Arum, right, and Leonard Ellerbe at a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, speaks as Manny Pacquiao, right, of the Philippines, speaks into his phone while sitting next to promoter Bob Arum during a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, pose for photos after a news conference Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, walk away from each other after posing for photos during a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
Boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, pose for photos during a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
After the press conference, Mayweather was seen hanging out with big supporter Justin Bieber.
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., right, greets Justin Bieber after a news conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Los Angeles. AP
The Canadian pop star also posted on his Instagram account a photo with the two fighters.
Justin Bieber (2nd from left) poses with Pacquiao and Mayweather.
Many netizens, however, could not help but notice and poke fun at the hair of an MGM executive. The MGM is hosting the fight which will take place on May 3 (Manila time).
Bleach Report pokes fun at Richard Strum’s hair. Screengrab from Bleacher Report’s Twitter account
SB Nation pokes fun at Richard Strum’s hair. Screengrab from SB nation
After their press conference, Pacquiao and Mayweather faced the media for additional questions.
Mayweather answers questions from Filipina broadcaster Chiqui Roa-Puno. Screengrab from Mayweather’s Shots account.
Jimmy Kimmel’s co-host Guillermo interviews Floyd Mayweather. Screengrab from Mayweather Promotion’s Twitter account.
Pacquiao chats with Jimmy Kimmel co-host Guillermo. Screengrab from Pacquiao’s Twitter account.
After talking to the media, the two boxers proceeded to shoot the fight’s official commercial.
Floyd Mayweather shoots his scenes in front of a green screen. Screengrab from Showtime Sports
Pacquiao shoots his scenes. Screengrab from Pacquiao’s Twitter account
