Athletes react to Floyd Mayweather's victory

Twitter reacts to the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight

Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena in a long-awaited bout billed the "Fight of the Century.

Though Pacquiao struck some highlight-caliber blows, Mayweather's trademark defensive style wore down his opponent. Mayweather dodged Pacquiao's blows and landed enough punches for a unanimous decision in a fight that didn't live up to everyone's expectations.

Mayweather remained perfect, improving to 48-0, while Pacquiao fell to 57-6 with the defeat.

Mayweather entered the fight as the favorite, though Pacquiao's odds increased since the bout was announced in February. 

Here are some notable athlete reactions to the fight and Mayweather's victory:

Haven't saw Floyd this aggressive in a long time.... I like what I see

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) May 3, 2015

Floyd is wayyyyyy faster than manny

— Andre Dawkins (@dre_dawkins) May 3, 2015

I must say I am not impressed with #Pacquiao

— Troy Daniels (@troydaniels) May 3, 2015

Floyd winning easy

— Trevor Booker (@35_Fitz) May 3, 2015

Mayweather easily in 5. PacMan probably is gonna have to knock him out. Good luck catching him.

— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) May 3, 2015

Floyd daddy the truth

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) May 3, 2015

Unless Pac knocks down Floyd at least once, he ain't winning this fight. Boxing won't let Floyd lose in the cards. #MannyvsMayweather

— Patrick Patterson (@pdpatt) May 3, 2015

I'm sorry this flight is a joke ... When is the second one

— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) May 3, 2015

Throughly happy I didn't pay for a ticket, it's hardly fun to watch

— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) May 3, 2015

No contest. Easy money! #TBE @FloydMayweather

— FILFL (@CecilShortsIII) May 3, 2015

I miss the days when people used to get knocked out!! All this technical boxing is boring af! 😤😴

— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) May 3, 2015

ITS OVER!!! That's a BAD MAN 48-0... See Yall Tom #ATLHawks Fans... I'm Out!!!

— DeMarre Carroll (@DeMarreCarroll1) May 3, 2015

So ladies and gentlemen.. Was it worth the wait? #MannyvsMayweather

— Patrick Patterson (@pdpatt) May 3, 2015

Well, that debate is settled. Lol #TBE

— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) May 3, 2015

Great fight, will Mayweather fight Golovkin?

— Adrián González OLY (@Adrian_ElTitan) May 3, 2015

#MoneyMayweather again!! #undefeated

— Reggie Jackson (@Reggie_Jackson) May 3, 2015

Valiant effort, PacMan. Congrats Mayweather!

— Landry Fields (@landryfields) May 3, 2015

And Still!!!#MoneyMayweather

— Norris Cole (@pg30_Cole) May 3, 2015

Floyd just speaks it into existence, his confidence at his craft is unreal!!!

— Scott Machado (@_ScottMachado) May 3, 2015

The money team you can't beat what you can't hit!!! #themoneyteam

— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) May 3, 2015

He really thought he won the fight 😳 he might have a slight concussion 😂😂

— LeGarrette Blount (@LG_Blount) May 3, 2015

That fight was horrible. #bringheavyweightsback #knockout #actualboxing

— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) May 3, 2015

I was entertained! It was a classic Mayweather fight...dude just doesn't get hit. I like PacMan tho...he has heart!

— Anthony Tolliver (@ATolliver44) May 3, 2015

@FloydMayweather just the best... Congrats to the champ!!

— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) May 3, 2015