Punters are describing Sunday's bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao as the fight of the century.
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But you don't need to book a flight to Vegas or pay $58.95 to watch Sunday afternoon's superfight.
A number of clubs and pubs around Canberra will be screening the hyped-up fight between the two boxing stalwarts, who will face off on Saturday May 2 in Las Vegas.
In Australia, television coverage will begin from 11am Sunday (AEST). Mayweather and Pacquiao will begin the ring walk at 1pm (AEST) and the fight will begin at about 2pm (AEST).
We're also live blogging the fight - Fairfax's boxing aficionado Phil Lutton will be following all the action live from 1pm.
Mayweather is favourite for the fight, priced at $1.53 with TAB. Pacquiao stands at $2.55. A draw is priced at $13.00.
In Canberra the message is clear: arrive early to claim your seat.
City
Hellenic Club in the City
Manager Mick Douros said the city venue would be screening the fight upstairs and downstairs.
"We'll have the function rooms open as well, so there's plenty of room [but] it's best if people can ring and book," he said,
"The bistro will be open and the beers will be cold. It should be good."
13 Moore Street, Canberra
6162 6777
King O'Malley's
The city watering hole has been showing classic Mayweather and Pacquiao fights all week, plus some behind-the-scenes documentaries, ahead of playing Sunday's bout on the big screen.
131 City Walk, Canberra
6257 0111
Civic Pub
The central pub will also be screening the fight, with doors opening at 10am.
8 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
6248 6488
Northside
Labor Club Belconnen
Manager Nathan Kelly said the club would be serving food throughout the afternoon with a lucky door prize up for grabs.
"We're expecting a big crowd and a big turnout from the Filipino community," he said.
"We're hoping he [Pacquiao] doesn't get knocked out in the first round."
Chandler Street, Belconnen
6251 5522
Belconnen Raiders Club
Manager Craig Potts looked forward to watching the match.
"It's hard to establish numbers but we're expecting it to be busy," he said.
"They're calling it the fight of the century - it will be interesting to watch."
155 Hardwick Crescent, Holt
6254 1044
Magpies Sports Club
The championship fight will be shown on both screens at the Magpies.
The club also has a Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao boxing glove up for grabs.
76 Hardwick Crescent, Kippax
6278 8777
Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club
The northside golf club will have the fight up on the big screen in the main lounge.
Cnr Gundaroo and Gungahlin Drives, Nicholls
6242 6283
Southside
The Kingston Hotel
"The Kingo" will be open from 10am ahead of the 11am screening, manager Mitch Lee said.
"All TVs throughout the venue will be showing the fight," he said.
"It should be pretty busy - we are asking people who want a table to book ahead so they don't miss out."
73 Canberra Avenue, Kingston
6295 0123
Hellenic Club of Canberra (Woden)
Like the city venue, the southside club will also be screening the fight on the big screen throughout the day.
Matilda Street, Woden
6281 0899
