Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao in Tweets: Pros react to Mayweather’s decision win

What a night for boxing. In the biggest event in the sport’s storied history, Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision (118-110, 116-112) from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Settle in, stretch out your scrolling muscles and see how the pros reacted to tonight’s action.

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I think Pacquiao may pull this one off tonight #TeamPacquiao #Southpaw

— Rick (@Rick_Story) May 2, 2015

Watching the build up to the fight of the century #PacquiaoMayweather #PaqMan pic.twitter.com/gKXBwBRqoC

— Dylan Andrews (@dylanthevillian) May 2, 2015

What are the chances that Manny wins a decision? #MayPac The answer is zero.

— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) May 2, 2015

My mind says #Mayweather my heart says #Pacquiao who are you picking???? #PacquiaoMayweather #MayPac. pic.twitter.com/eAGcsz4bDB

— Chris Clements (@menaceclements) May 2, 2015

Manny or Floyd?$$? https://t.co/O12KmjYfd3

— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 2, 2015

Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah pac man

— Danny Mitchell (@DannyAranha) May 2, 2015

I would like to see Pac also https://t.co/PaSR8FKTIC

— Nick Catone UFC (@NickCatone) May 2, 2015

pac! But I always lose https://t.co/1qpheAy0UW

— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) May 2, 2015

Love to see PacMan do it but thinking mayweather will win a comfortable Dec or stop him in the late rnds 8/9

— Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) May 3, 2015

May vs pac who you guys got? Rooting for pacquiao but have mayweather UD

— Ryan Bader (@ryanbader) May 3, 2015

I agree but I want Pac Man https://t.co/vCC71CWTod

— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) May 3, 2015

I’m going into tonight’s fight with the worst expectations. If it’s phenomenal, great, if not, that’s what I expected. #PacquiaoMayweather

— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) May 3, 2015

Let’s go Manny! #MayPac #MannyPacquiao

— Jason Saggo (@jasonsaggo) May 3, 2015

I hope Manny will win over Pacquiao. Who u thinks winning and who u rooting for? https://t.co/a3zlaQUBXk

— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) May 3, 2015

OK, I think Pacman is going to win, what do you think?

— Bas Rutten (@BasRuttenMMA) May 3, 2015

#TeamPacman pic.twitter.com/LxQtAduijV

— Mike Rio (@MikeRioMMA) May 3, 2015

I just wanna see a good fight and the best man to win with no bullshit controversy #MayPac

— Terrion Flash Ware (@flashmma) May 3, 2015

Who are you going for? It’s obvious I’m going for #PACMAN Power! #Pacquiao #Mayweather pic.twitter.com/DTwuNkYQei

— Jon SuperSaiyan Tuck (@JonCruzTuck) May 3, 2015

Hoping Pac but guessing May… #PacquiaoMayweather

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) May 3, 2015

Going against the expert tonight. #PacMan in a decision #MayPacPrediction https://t.co/ZCTGoLpZ1s

— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) May 3, 2015

#PacMan comes to fight and goes for the finish! Let’s get it #TheMANNYteam

— Johnny Case (@HollywoodCase) May 3, 2015

So my heart wants Pacman. My mind and logic say Mayweather. Boxing says Draw, so they can fight again. Thoughts? #TMT #boxing #PACMAN

— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) May 3, 2015

Watching the #FloydVSPacquiao fight at the legend Louie Simmons house. Who you got tonight? I got Pacman all the way!

— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) May 3, 2015

#MayPacnoCombate #GoPacMan

— Erick Silva (@ErickSilvaMMA) May 3, 2015

If you’re a Mayweather fan….i hate you!

— Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) May 3, 2015

@RondaRousey would literally murder @FloydMayweather in a real fight, that’s why I don’t watch boxing. Lol #boxing #MayweatherPacquiao

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) May 3, 2015

Good luck to both fighters hoping no one gets hurt and everyone makes it home safely pic.twitter.com/nEuk9xstwj

— nick diaz (@nickdiaz209) May 3, 2015

#Mayweather or #PacMan…? I’m riding with #TheMoneyTeam!!!!

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) May 3, 2015

MEDIA!!!!! Whaaaaat? LOL #maypac @yahoosoccer https://t.co/doBzZYkr70

— Dana White (@danawhite) May 3, 2015

I hope This fight will end in first round and we all Can go back to sleep! #tired zzzzzZZZ

— Makwan Amirkhani (@MakwanAmirkhani) May 3, 2015

About to relax and watch the fight. Inspiring to see an event like this. 10 weeks today I turn that arena green, white and orange.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 3, 2015

Let’s go pacman

— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) May 3, 2015

Alright everyone I got Mayweather by unanimous decision!

— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) May 3, 2015

#TeamPacquiao https://t.co/ft9S5Zacvp

— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) May 3, 2015

My first time headlining the MGM will enter in at No.33 in the highest MGM gates. Higher than Mayweather/Marquez and just below Tyson/Botha.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 3, 2015

The suspense is killing me! Let’s get this on! #PacquiaoVsMayweather Who you got? https://t.co/xz1pN3dyKp

— Mark Muñoz (@mark_munoz) May 3, 2015

Let’s go @mannypacquiao you have a nation behind you!!! #JesusFirst #ALLGLORYTOGOD #andnew #allbusiness https://t.co/b6vpDUMYbF

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) May 3, 2015

Now the main event, I got Mayweather then I get to collect my winnings from @ciscoriveraufc

— Ernest Chavez (@ErnestChavezUFC) May 3, 2015

Lets goooo @MannyPacquiao #TeamPacMan pic.twitter.com/hBrQdHHU01

— ‘Rowdy’ Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) May 3, 2015

Pulling for @MannyPacquiao tonight. Not too fond of how cocky Floyd is. @mark_wahlberg #MayPac. Who agrees?

— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) May 3, 2015

Don’t give a fuck what Tom Brady thinks. Let’s see the damn fight

— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) May 3, 2015

I’m going with the unexpected KO by Manny in the 6th round. #MayPac

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) May 3, 2015

Pulling for @floydmayweather. We go way back. https://t.co/rd3Ymp7LgG

— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) May 3, 2015

This is history right here. #maypac this is a once n a lifetime event

— jimi manuwa (@POSTERBOYJM) May 3, 2015

I got money #MayPac

— Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) May 3, 2015

Manny has this!!! #PacquiaoMayweather #Pacman @ufc #ItsGoingDown

— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 3, 2015

#maypac lets go man! Been waiting for this. I cant wait. Please hurry the build, the anthems the… https://t.co/yTsHTYNJ8S

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) May 3, 2015

It’s suddenly clear why #MayPac negotiations were so tough… Pac wanted Jimmy Kimmel but Mayweather wanted the Biebs AND The Burger King.

— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) May 3, 2015

Floyd looks amazing.

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) May 3, 2015

Mayweather coming out more aggressive than normal :/

— Roger Narvaez (@Silverback316) May 3, 2015

Quick start for #Mayweather doesn’t bode well for #Pacquiao #MayPac

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 3, 2015

14 years in the gym for 1 night in the ring. #MayPac pic.twitter.com/VWWxeEkyN9

— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) May 3, 2015

Mayweather making it look easy

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 3, 2015

2 rds for Mayweather

— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) May 3, 2015

Strong round for PacMan

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 3, 2015

2-1 Floyd #MayweatherPacquaio

— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) May 3, 2015

Best rd for #Pacquiao first round he won may 3 PAC 1

— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) May 3, 2015

That was Pac’s round for sure. I have it 3-1 for #Mayweather #MayPac

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 3, 2015

Manny takes rd 4 after landing a great left and forcing Floyd to cover up #MayPac

— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) May 3, 2015

When Manny is not jabbing that’s when he is losing the fight. #MayPac

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) May 3, 2015

Stop running bitch !

— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) May 3, 2015

Paquiaos foot work is amazing! I’ve never seen anyone else have the footwork to cut Mayweather off! As a south paw I love it!

— Shawn Jordan (@savageshawn) May 3, 2015

I feel 5 to 1 but I think the judges will give that to Pac man

— Michael Venom Page (@Michaelpage247) May 3, 2015

I tell u what he knows the game how to hold and wast the time #mayweathersucks

— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) May 3, 2015

Rd 6 close rd as Floyd with some strong counters and manny with a couple flurries. Goes to manny 4-2 #MayPac

— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) May 3, 2015

I have it 4 rounds for #Mayweather 3 rounds for #Pacquiao #MayPac

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 3, 2015

Close fight in the biggest boxing event of the decade? Who would’ve guessed that?! Oh well guess y’all better pay another hundred for #2

— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) May 3, 2015

I got it 5-3 Mayweather

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 3, 2015

I’m a fan of both guys, but you guys see why I didn’t pay 100 to watch it lol already knew what was going to happen.

— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) May 3, 2015

Damn pacman!! Where was the volume tonight!!

— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) May 3, 2015

Gatorade between rounds? Must be nice to own NSAC #MayweatherPacquiao

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) May 3, 2015

7 to 4 easy round

— Michael Venom Page (@Michaelpage247) May 3, 2015

Fights been over. Not what I expected at all. Looked like a weird sparring match. #PacManvsMoney

— Chris Wade (@CWadeMMA) May 3, 2015

Prob 7 rounds to four for #Mayweather #MayPac

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 3, 2015

PacMan needs the KO

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 3, 2015

Last and final round!! #MayweatherVsPacquiao who u think is winning?

— Mark Muñoz (@mark_munoz) May 3, 2015

Manny needs to go ahead and either 1) bite him 2) double leg #MayPac

— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) May 3, 2015

Impressed by Floyd. Proved me wrong.

— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) May 3, 2015

Even @JonnyBones dash cam has not seen this much hitting and running.

— Sean McCorkle (@BigSexyMcCorkle) May 3, 2015

12 rds of #boxing is never as fun as 3 rds of #MMA @ufc . Does anyone even have a bruise? @UFCONFOX

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) May 3, 2015

This fight didn’t come close to the hype. Give me @ChrisWeidmanUFC vs @vitorbelfort anyday! @ufc

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) May 3, 2015

Clear win for Mayweather

— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) May 3, 2015

Textbook #Money #MayPac

— Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) May 3, 2015

What a real life pussy !!!

— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) May 3, 2015

What’s crazy is if they put this man in a cage with any UFC fighter and said “fight until someone dies”….he dies. Yet he makes 100+mil…

— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) May 3, 2015

They will give it to @MannyPacquiao

— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) May 3, 2015

I love boxing… Well classic boxing but this is why people love @MikeTyson and Heavy weights. They finish…or do damage @ufc

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) May 3, 2015

Well…should be a pretty impressive decision win for #Mayweather #MayPac

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 3, 2015

Unlucky pacman you wanted to scrap he wanted to run and give you a cuddle when you got close #TeamPacman #ShitRef

— Mike Wilkinson (@M_WilkinsonMMA) May 3, 2015

Manny beat the sh^t outta Tim Bradley and lost. There’s absolutely no way manny is winning on Mayweather’s promotion.

— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) May 3, 2015

Floyd is better than manny. Pure magician in there. Fight wasn’t close.

— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) May 3, 2015

Fight didnt live up to the hype.

— Boom Boom (@BostonSalmon) May 3, 2015

Mayweather is the best at playing tag ever. Probably great at hide and go seek too. #MayweatherPacquiao #PacquiaoMayweather #MayPac

— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) May 3, 2015

Sorry boxing fans.

— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) May 3, 2015

Boxing as officially died. #rip #boxing

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) May 3, 2015

Exactly why I don’t watch boxing #MayPac

— Mike King (@MikeTheManKing) May 3, 2015

Maywether it’s sucks

— Fabricio Werdum (@FabricioWerdum) May 3, 2015

U have to respect it! #TMT

— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) May 3, 2015

Ordered a steak and got a salad. #MayPac

— Lorenzo Fertitta (@lorenzofertitta) May 3, 2015

Thankful I got to witness this fight.

— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) May 3, 2015

36mins of fighting and not a bruise was seen! @ufc #boxing?

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) May 3, 2015

The fans can boo Floyd all they want but you can’t deny the work.

— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) May 3, 2015

The winner of the fight….. MMA.

— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) May 3, 2015

Pra mim o Pacquiao ganhou. I think Pac won.

— Demian Maia (@demianmaia) May 3, 2015

Boxing? Nope. MMA? Definitely. https://t.co/da4soa7M1S

— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) May 3, 2015

I rather go out on my shield than fight like that

— Raquel Pa’aluhi (@RaquelPaaluhi) May 3, 2015

Don’t get me wrong. Mayweather is a wizard but I don’t enjoy watching his sparring matches. We have bigger fights every fri @FactoryXmt

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) May 3, 2015

Safe to call that “The Build Up of the Century” not “The Fight of the Century” #MayweatherPacquiao

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 3, 2015

Its called boxing…Floyd is a boxer/counter puncher. What yall expect. Boxing is an art…just like mma. When people show the art people h8

— King Mo (@KingMoFH) May 3, 2015

This is what I expected tonight… Unfortunately. July 25th I will show you a real fight against Gomi. #MayPac

— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) May 3, 2015

Classy interview by mayweather. True champ! Pac looking for that rematch.

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) May 3, 2015

They hated on GSP once people stepped their game up and couldn’t finish people. He showed strategy and technique. People dont respect that

— King Mo (@KingMoFH) May 3, 2015

Blue balls #MayweatherPacquiao

— Sean Shelby (@seanshelby) May 3, 2015

I respect the science… Especially to use in MMA. That being said………the sport of boxing is shit. Your… http://t.co/mernOGN9kV

— Brandon Vera (@Verafied) May 3, 2015

I still think @MannyPacquiao won, just saying.

— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 3, 2015

Max kellerman is bit of a prick with manny.

— michael (@bisping) May 3, 2015

TMT #48-0 https://t.co/e78mPjctLy

— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) May 3, 2015

I love @MannyPacquiao but what fight did he think he won? Still one of the best but tonight was just @FloydMayweather night #GOAT #MayPac

— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) May 3, 2015

And that’s why @ufc is taking over.

— Jared Rosholt (@JaredRosholt) May 3, 2015

Mayweather

— Seth Baczynski (@Sethbmma) May 3, 2015

That fight was horrible. Not a single takedown 🙂

— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) May 3, 2015

Is it bad that I was super bored during that fight?

— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) May 3, 2015

Congrats to @FloydMayweather! Manny got caught watching too much. He watched so much he might as well bought a ticket to the fight.

— Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) May 3, 2015

.@ALIAQUINTA best be booing this. Madness.

— Coach (@CMPunk) May 3, 2015

Call me old school but I like the fans getting their money’s worth by watching an action packed fight.

— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) May 3, 2015

Congrats to @FloydMayweather! Manny got caught watching too much. He watched so much he might as well bought a ticket to the fight.

— Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) May 3, 2015

Manny had no bounce which is the key to his success and power. He tried to walk him down. Freddy is a great coach but he fell asleep at the

— Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) May 3, 2015

That felt more like a business transaction than a fight. Respect to Floyd though. Boxing is not the style of fighting to stop him.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 3, 2015