The boxing world came to a standstill in 2015 for the “Fight of the Century,” the long-awaited showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Vice TV’s “The Grudge” revisits this clash of titans, exploring the drama, the hype, and the ultimate question of boxing supremacy.
This episode examines the years-long build-up to the fight, the contrasting styles of the two fighters, and the immense pressure surrounding the event. The fight transcended sport; it became a global spectacle, pitting two icons against each other with legacies on the line. The episode also examines just what pride, redemption and legacy meant to both men. Beyond the ropes, the fight held significance, and “The Grudge” unpacks that side of the rivalry as well.
The series explores sports rivalries from multiple angles and in this episode uses archival footage and expert insights to dissect the strategies and psychological battles waged inside and outside the ring.
“The Grudge: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao” airs Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 PM ET on Vice TV.
