Floyd "Money" Mayweather showed up looking sharp during his public workout for the media Tuesday night (US time) at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas. However, Mayweather turned out nearly two hours late for the training session.
Hours later, arch-rival Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao fired a shot on Twitter saying that he will arrive early for his media day to win a bet with Fred Sternburg, a publicist who works with Team Pacquiao. "I promise to not only arrive on time for my media day but early, to make Fred Sternburg pay Freddie Roach and me each a hamburger!"
I promise to not only arrive on time for my media day but EARLY to make @Toofred pay @FreddieRoach and me each a hamburger!
— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) April 15, 2015
Pacquiao is scheduled for a media day workout ON Wednesday night (US time) in Los Angeles.
Wearing a shirt marked "TBE" (The Best Ever), Mayweather started his workout by engaging in a sparring session with his uncle. After sparring, he changed gloves to take on the heavy punching bag. He then returned to sparring with his uncle – a light, more prolonged session showing off diverse moves.
Mayweather also worked on pads with blows to the body. When he made his way to the speed bag, someone from his team put a tape over Pacquiao's eyes and mouth on a poster just behind where Mayweather was punching. He also did some core training, volleying back and forth between the speed bag.
During the workout session Mayweather was asked what reporters would see. He said: "A guy that is very focused. A fighter that is focused. A fighter that has a lot to prove. I had a tremendous career. 18 or 19 years of being world champion.
“I take my hat off to my team. My team did a remarkable job outside the ring while I continue to get inside the ring and take care of business."
He also warned Pacquiao that he knows his secrets and vowed the Fight of the Century will be worth paying to see.
Mayweather and Pacquiao will square off on May 2 in Las Vegas.
-With inputs from agencies