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As boxing awaits the Fight of the Century, a big question remains.
Which century?
It has been a couple of years since the matchup between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. became obvious and compelling. Now, with the passage of time, fans are beginning to see Pacquiao-Mayweather like a racing greyhound sees the mechanical rabbit. It's frustratingly elusive. It's out there, but they can't quite catch it.
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