PHOTO: Official poster for Mayweather vs. Pacquiao released

Sources : theScore

As the hype for "The Fight of the Century" between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao reaches a fever pitch, the official fight poster was unveiled Monday morning.

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The official #MayPac fight poster. 40 days until @FloydMayweather and @MannyPacquiao meet in the ring.

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Yep, just a couple of constipated looking dudes battling to see who has the better abs.

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The most hyped boxing match in decades is nearly upon us. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao finally meet May 2 in a title bout years in the making.

Need to Know

• Mayweather and Pacquiao held their first and only press conference before the fight. It was a little dull, but it did feature an epic stare down.
   
• Getting a ticket to the fight may require a credit check. Thecheapest price fans can expect to pay to get into the MGM Grand will be $1,500. Want to sit ringside? That's $7,500 per ticket.
   
• There are a lot of abs in the official poster for the bout.
   
• Pacquiao came away from his first sparring session, pleased with his performance through five rounds. He also took his skills to the streets, unfurling a countless number of punches in a shadowboxing display in front of an awe-struck crowd. 

• Mayweather has been ramping up the intensity of his workouts, and even knocked out a sparring partner with a body shot during one session.
   
• Pacquiao took his first public shot at Mayweather. He told ESPN's "First Take" he was more worried about past opponents Oscar De La Hoya and Miguel Cotto than Mayweather.
   
• Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson weighed in on the mega-fight, suggesting that Mayweather might struggle against Pacquiao unless he's willing to throw more punches in the early rounds. However, Roy Jones Jr. believes Mayweather could be even more dangerous than he was a decade ago.
   
• Mayweather has refused to agree to terms on a $5-million penalty if he or Pacquiao were to fail a drug test before or after their fight, Pacquiao's adviser Michael Koncz told ESPN.
   
• A historic fight deserves a historic belt. World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman says a commemorative beltembroidered with either emeralds or platinum is being made for the winner.
   
• Roach pointed out what he perceives is the most glaring flaw in Mayweather's preparation - his choice to train with his father, Floyd Sr., instead of his uncle, Roger.