SuperSport International has rights to air the ‘Fight of the
Century’ bout taking place this weekend between Floyd
Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Sub-Saharan Africa.
From today, Saturday, 2nd of May, DStv will air the super-fight
on SS6 and SS6 HD to enable all DStv Premium viewers to
watch the action in High Definition.
The build-up to the live event will begin at 8pm and headed by
former boxer, Brian Mitchell, with a professional record of
45-1-3 and a panel that includes Phillip Ndou, who fought
Mayweather in 2003, and legendary referee Stan
Christodoulou.
Viewers will also be treated to breaking news, extensive
behind-the-scenes coverage, documentaries, one-on-ones
with Mayweather and Pacquiao, plus past fight highlights
involving the pair.
The rights also include live streaming, which is available to
Premium subscribers on the SuperSport app. The build-up will
culminate in The Fight of the Century which will air from the
early hours of Sunday on May 3rd.