Floyd Mayweather emerged victorious from the most lucrative fight in history, beating Manny Pacquiao via a wide unanimous decision in Las Vegas.    

According to BBC, Mayweather was awarded the fight 118-110, 116-112 and 116-112 by the three judges.

American Mayweather, 38, delivered a defensive masterclass against his Philippine rival, making the necessary adjustments after only a few rounds before disappearing out of sight.

With this Mayweather adds the WBO welterweight title to the WBC and WBA titles he already owned and also cemented his status as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of his generation.

The five-weight world champion is now undefeated in 48 professional fights, stretching back 19 years.