Well, the stage is pretty much set for a blockbuster fight.  The much-anticipated clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is all but confirmed for March 13, according to ESPN.

Mayweather has agreed to terms and promoter Bob Arum is making a trip to Manila, Philippines, to finalize a deal with Pacquiao, sources say.

Las Vegas, Dallas and New Orleans are the front-runners to host the bout, which is expected to become the highest-grossing boxing match in the sport’s history.

Pacquiao is coming off a 12th-round TKO of Miguel Cotto on Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, a bout in which he won the World Boxing Organization welterweight championship

Mayweather routed Juan Manuel Marquez with an unanimous decision in his most recent match in a Sept. 19 fight at the MGM Grand.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is said to be heavily interested in hosting and showcasing the fight at his brand new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

We’ll keep you posted for more news and updates regarding this sure-to-be epic clash of the titans.  If you haven’t already, get your Wip Cap Pac-Q Fight Hats before they disappear at HatClub.com

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