Superstar Manny Pacquiao and and Floyd Mayweather weigh in (145 146) for their upcoming historic 12-round welterweight world championship unification mega-fight. Photo Credit : Chris Farina – Top Rank
So, you want to watch the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight tonight, eh? Likely, you will have to shell out some cash if you want to cheer your man on. But there are some alternatives that may save you some ducats.
How to Watch the Fight at Home
Manny Pacquiao and trainer Freddie Roach and and Floyd Mayweather and dad Floyd Sr. attend the final press conference Wednesday for their upcoming historic 12-round welterweight world championship unification mega-fight. — Photo Credit : Chris Farina – Top Rank
Watching the fight from the comfort of your own home is possible by ordering pay-per-view. The live broadcast, televised jointly by HBO and Showtime, costs $90 for standard definition; $100 for HD.
To order the event, use your remote control to navigate to your provider’s PPV or on-demand channel, or call your cable or satellite provider. Here is the information for major carriers:
Optimum TV: Pay-per-view events can be found in HD on Channel 550 or non-HD channels 551 and 552
Direct TV: Go to Channel 1100 and select the Pay Per View event you want to watch.
Verizon: Order here online.
dish: Press the GUIDE button on your DISH remote and go to the Pay-Per-View channel range, starting at channel 455
Time Warner: Order online here or by calling 800-TW-CABLE.
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Where to Watch the Fight at a Bar
Manny Pacquiao — Photo Credit : Chris Farina – Top Rank
Another option is to head to a local sports bar or pub that is showing the bout. You’ll have to pay a cover charge, but chances are that it’ll be cheaper than the PPV. Here are some places to check out the fight:
Buffalo Wild Wings, Nationwide : $20 cover
Lodo’s Bar and Grill in Denver: $20 cover
Revelry on Richmond in Houston: $20 cover
In NYC:
Promenade Bar and Grill: $100 includes liquor and hors d’oeuvres
Legends: $30 cover
Louie and Chan: $50 cover
Marquee: $40 cover
Bounce Sporting Clubs: $50 cover
Social: bar and grill: $20 per person before 10 p.m. and $30 per person after
Club PH-D: tables start at $1,800
Brother Jimmy’s: $10 cover charge
40/40 Club 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. is $200, and tables start at $500 for two people
Slate: $20 cover
While you’re waiting for the fight to start, sign up for DraftKings for a shot at cash prizes playing fantasy MMA, baseball, basketball, hockey, golf or poker.
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