Twitter reacts to Floyd Mayweather winning the 'Fight of the Century' against Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather prevailed over Manny Pacquiao to be crowned the new ‘Welterweight Champion’. 

The curtains have finally come down on the most awaited boxing match, dubbed ‘The Fight of the Century’. Floyd Mayweather prevailed over the more aggressive Manny Pacquiao in a match that succeeded in living up to its billing. 

Mayweather was declared the unanimous winner as three judges voted 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112. His 48-0 unbeaten record is still intact, including 26 knockouts. 

The arena in Las Vegas saw stars from many streams in attendance. Let us now take a look at some of the twitter reactions to the fight: 

BEHIND EVERY STRONG MAN THERE IS A STRONG WOMAN pic.twitter.com/Ec7G3jD5Gi

— Meninist (@TheMeninist) May 3, 2015

I don't know about the decision being unanimous, but It was close. It could go either way. rounds were close on my card. #MosleySays

— Shane Mosley (@ShaneMosley_) May 3, 2015

There were more hugs in this fight than an A.A meeting. #mayweatherpacquiao

— Felipe Esparza (@funnyfelipe) May 3, 2015

I would have liked @MannyPacquiao to win but credit's due where credit's due @FloydMayweather #Undefeated #MayweatherPacquiao

— Nathalie Emmanuel (@missnemmanuel) May 3, 2015

Don't think Ali would have thanked his sponsors on winning!! The world has changed! #MayPac

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) May 3, 2015

So Mayweather wasn't flashy enough and Pacquiao didn't take enough risks. It was still v good boxing. #MayPac

— Rahul Bose (@RahulBose1) May 3, 2015

And winner is @FloydMayweather wat a fight man #FightOfTheCentury

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) May 3, 2015

I wish I got paid millions for hugging someone too... #MayweatherPacquiao

— Chehon (@OfficialChehon) May 3, 2015

Guess who won? That guy who he hiding "won" and that guy who is punching "lost". What an irony! #MayweatherPacquiao pic.twitter.com/yzmJbZxVC5

— Mr. X (@Aawara_Panchi) May 3, 2015

Expectation vs. reality #MayweatherPacquiao pic.twitter.com/9TP5mAGUDj

— Bryce Carter (@bryce8125) May 3, 2015

Congrats @FloydMayweather on the win but I can't help but think @MannyPacquiao performance was better and should of won #MayweatherPacquiao

— Haydn Blower (@haydnblower) May 3, 2015

How are you supposed to beat someone that spends half the time running around making sure you can't hit him #MayweatherPacquiao

— Richard Mackintosh (@richiemac97) May 3, 2015

The Best Ever? Only one boxer in the ring tonight and he didn't win. #MayweatherPacquiao

— The Wolf (@WillHillWolf) May 3, 2015

Big let down in vegas. Was that a boxing match or Dancing With The Stars? ;^\

— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) May 3, 2015