From SI: Behind the Scenes at the 'Fight of the Century'

By People Staff
Updated May 03, 2015 03:10 PM

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OF NOTE

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Before the action gets underway Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Jamie Foxx kicks things off with the national anthem.

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THEY KNOW GREATNESS

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A friendly wager happening, perhaps? Sports legends Tom Brady and Michael Jordan are on hand for the big event, so popular with A-listers that it closed the Vegas airport to private planes.

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SANS ENTOURAGE

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Mark Wahlberg, a friend of Pacquiao, gives the boxer an emotional hug Saturday.

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GAME, SET, BOXING MATCH

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It's a moment to remember for Tennis Hall of Famer Andre Agassi, who joins the sports stars and Hollywood stars outside the ring.

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WALK THE WALK

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Mayweather heads into the arena with his crew, including friend Justin Bieber. "Congrats on 48-0 @floydmayweather," the pop star later Tweeted to the champ. See more of SI's best photos from the night.

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