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As odds widen, Pacquiao-Clottey closing in on 45,000-seat sellout

Joshua Clottey is a massive underdog heading into his March 13 fight with Manny Pacquiao. (Photo by Chris Farina / Top Rank)
Joshua Clottey is a massive underdog heading into his March 13 fight with Manny Pacquiao. (Photo by Chris Farina / Top Rank)
Scott Christ is the managing editor of Bad Left Hook and has been covering boxing for SB Nation since 2006.

Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas reports that the March 13 fight at Cowboys Stadium between Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey is nearing a sellout of the 45,000-seat setup that has been arranged, and if ticket demands increase, more seats could be added.

Whether they fully sell out or not, Pacquiao-Clottey will have the biggest live attendance for a boxing event on U.S. soil in years.

As for betting odds, they're massively in Pacquiao's favor right now. A quick look at some of the figures out there, just for entertainment and discussion:

  • Sportsbook.com: Pacquiao -550, Clottey +350
  • Bodog: Pacquiao -600, Clottey +400
  • Bookmaker.com: Pacquiao -480, Clottey +395
  • BetUS: Pacquiao -600, Clottey +400
  • 5Dimes: Pacquiao -525, Clottey +415
  • The Greek: Pacquiao -500, Clottey +400
  • BetOnline: Pacquiao -600, Clottey +400
  • JustBet: Pacquiao -435, Clottey +355

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