What Time Is The Mayweather vs Pacquiao Fight This Saturday?

What Time Does The Mayweather vs Pacquiao Fight Start?
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Boxers Manny Pacquiao (R) from the Philippines and Floyd Mayweather from the US gesture while posing during a press conference on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, to launch the countdown to their May 2, 2015 super-fight in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO/ FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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'What time does the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight start?' is the question all sport fans should be asking.

The historic bout at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas takes place on Saturday night (US time) and we've all the information you need about how to keep up with the live event.

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will first touch gloves on May 2, but the timing is going to be a bit uncomfortable for UK boxing fans, unless you're a dedicated fan or insomniac. For UK viewers it will basically be happening in the early hours of May 3.

With Las Vegas being eight hours behind the UK it means you'll be waiting up until 4am to watch the fight. Good luck with that.

For TV viewers Sky Sports is offering a package at £19.95. Barney Francis, Managing Director of Sky Sports, told the Independent: “This fight has everything and is set to be one of the biggest sports events of the year. As the home of boxing in the UK and Republic of Ireland, we’re thrilled to be awarded the rights.

“We’ll provide Sky Sports viewers with the best possible build-up across our channels and outlets and the best coverage of the fight itself from our team in Las Vegas.”

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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. The two are scheduled to fight in Las Vegas on May 2. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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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. The two are scheduled to fight in Las Vegas on May 2. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Boxers Manny Pacquiao (R) from the Philippines and Floyd Mayweather from the US gesture while posing during a press conference on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, to launch the countdown to their May 2, 2015 super-fight in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO/ FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
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Boxers Manny Pacquiao (R) from the Philippines and Floyd Mayweather from the US gesture while posing during a press conference on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, to launch the countdown to their May 2, 2015 super-fight in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO/ FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
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Boxers Manny Pacquiao (R) from the Philippines and Floyd Mayweather from the US gesture while posing during a press conference on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, to launch the countdown to their May 2, 2015 super-fight in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO/ FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao - Press Conference(06 of31)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Floyd Mayweather (L) and Manny Pacquiao pose together at the start of their Press Conference promoting their upcoming fight on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) (credit:Stephen Dunn via Getty Images)
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Boxers Manny Pacquiao (R) from the Philippines and Floyd Mayweather from the US pose during a press conference on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, to launch the countdown to their May 2, 2015 super-fight in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO/ FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
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Boxers Manny Pacquiao (R) from the Philippines and Floyd Mayweather Jr (C) from the US pose during a press conference on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California, to launch the countdown to their May 2, 2015 super-fight in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO/ FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao - Press Conference(09 of31)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Floyd Mayweather (L) and Manny Pacquiao pose together at the end of their Press Conference promoting their upcoming fight on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) (credit:Stephen Dunn via Getty Images)
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Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao pose for the audience on March 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California at the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao press conference ahead of their May 2, 2015 fight in Las Vegas. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Media Workout(11 of31)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. pounds the heavy bag as he works out at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. pounds the heavy bag as he works out at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is interviewed by members of the media before he works out at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. prepares to hit the heavy bag as he works out at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Media Workout(15 of31)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. pounds the heavy bag as he works out at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) works out with his uncle Roger Mayweather at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather Jr. will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Media Workout(17 of31)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is interviewed by members of the media before he works out at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Media Workout(18 of31)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) works out with his uncle Roger Mayweather at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather Jr. will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. loosens up before he works out at the Mayweather Boxing Club on April 14, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather will face WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in a unification bout on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Menendez via Getty Images)
Manny Pacquiao Prepares for Floyd Mayweather Jr.(20 of31)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Manny Pacquiao spars during a workout in preparation for his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Wild Card Boxing Club on April 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Harry How via Getty Images)
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao is joined by suporters and training mates for his morning jog along a city street to a park in Los Angeles, California on April 21, 2015. The Filipino congressman and world champion boxer will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2 in what is being billed as the 'Fight of the Century', between the first and only eight-division world champion Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion Mayweather. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao works out at a park following his morning jog in Los Angeles, California on April 21, 2015. The Filipino congressman and world champion boxer will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2 in what is being billed as the 'Fight of the Century', between the first and only eight-division world champion Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion Mayweather. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao is seen during a work out at a park following his morning jog in Los Angeles, California on April 21, 2015. The Filipino Congressman and world champion boxer will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2 in what is being billed as the 'Fight of the Century', between the first and only eight-division world champion Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion Mayweather. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao(R) is joined by supporters and training mates on his morning jog along a city street to a park in Los Angeles, California on April 21, 2015. The Filipino Congressman and world champion boxer will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2 in what is being billed as the 'Fight of the Century', between the first and only eight-division world champion Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion Mayweather. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao arrives at a park where a crowd await following his morning jog in Los Angeles, California on April 21, 2015. The Filipino Congressman and world champion boxer will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2 in what is being billed as the 'Fight of the Century', between the first and only eight-division world champion Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion Mayweather. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
Manny Pacquiao Prepares for Floyd Mayweather Jr.(26 of31)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Manny Pacquiao trains with Freddie Roach in preparation for his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Wild Card Boxing Club on April 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Harry How via Getty Images)
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Manny Pacquiao was surrounded by media during a training session at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California on April 15, 2015. The Filipino Congressman and world champion boxer will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2 in what is being billed as the 'Fight of the Century', between the first and only eight-division world champion Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion Mayweather. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
Manny Pacquiao Prepares for Floyd Mayweather Jr.(28 of31)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Portrait of Manny Pacquiao before a workout in preparation for his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Wild Card Boxing Club on April 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Harry How via Getty Images)
Manny Pacquiao Media Workout(29 of31)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Manny Pacquiao raises his arms in mock victory at the end of a workout in preparation for his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Wild Card Boxing Club on April 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Harry How via Getty Images)
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Manny Pacquiao (L) spars with his coach Freddy Roach (R) ahead of his upcoming fight at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California on April 15, 2015. The Filipino Congressman and world champion boxer will fight Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2 in what is being billed as the 'Fight of the Century', between the first and only eight-division world champion Pacquiao and undefeated five-division world champion Mayweather. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FREDERIC J. BROWN via Getty Images)
Manny Pacquiao Media Workout(31 of31)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Manny Pacquiao speaks to media before a workout in preparation for his fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Wild Card Boxing Club on April 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (credit:Harry How via Getty Images)