{"id":2008,"date":"2015-04-29T20:21:59","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T20:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/?p=2008"},"modified":"2019-07-02T11:53:11","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T18:53:11","slug":"get-ready-for-the-ultimate-fight-and-sports-weekend-in-vegas-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/blog\/get-ready-for-the-ultimate-fight-and-sports-weekend-in-vegas-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the Ultimate Fight and Sports Weekend in Vegas This Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2009 aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/vegas-fight-weekend-1024x553.jpg\" alt=\"Vegas Fight Weekend\" title=\"Vegas Fight Weekend\" width=\"733\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/vegas-fight-weekend-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/vegas-fight-weekend-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.plazahotelcasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/vegas-fight-weekend-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/>The long anticipated boxing match between Manny \u201cPac-Man\u201d Pacquiao and the undefeated Floyd \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather will be held in Las Vegas on May 2. With the annual running of the Kentucky Derby also taking place, it is shaping up to be the ultimate fight and sports weekend of the year. If you still need a room for the excitement, take advantage of a special offer from the Plaza Hotel and Casino by entering the code \u201cRUMBLE\u201d when you <a href=\"\/rooms\/\">book your room<\/a>. Then take a look at some of the great events that will be happening in Las Vegas during your stay.\r\n<h2>Mayweather vs. Pacquiao<\/h2>\r\nKick the weekend off with the official weigh-in on May 1. Tickets will be $10, so be sure to reserve your seat in advance. The main event will take place the next day at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. You can also watch the fight live from any of the MGM Resorts Properties in Las Vegas. Look for ticket availability on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mgmgrand.com\/FightWeek\/boxing\/mayweather-vs-pacquiao.aspx\">MGMGrand.com<\/a>.\r\n\r\nEnd your night with a little downtown revelry at the Fremont Country Club\u2019s Pacquiao-Mayweather After-Party. The music will be provided by The Amazin Kreskin, The Old School Show, DJ Magreni, and DJ Tino.\r\n<h2>Kentucky Derby<\/h2>\r\nEasily the most highly anticipated event of the year in horse racing, The Kentucky Derby has become a full-day celebration that extends past the roughly two minutes of race time that is the main event.\u00a0 On May 2<sup>nd<\/sup>, Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky will be packed with race fans looking to get in the spirit for the annual \u201cRunning of the Roses;\u201d however, Vegas will still command much of the attention as hotel sports books throw their own bashes.\u00a0 Finding a good spot to take in the race is as easy as getting an early seat at the sports book and ordering the race\u2019s traditional drink \u2013 a mint julep.\r\n<h2>English Premier League<\/h2>\r\nThe first weekend in May kicks off the final month of the English Premier League 2015 schedule. Place your bets and watch a match or two in the newest <a href=\"\/casino\/race-and-sports\/\">William Hill Race and Sports Book<\/a> at the Plaza Hotel and Casino. Enjoy the action on any of the 75 screens available in downtown\u2019s largest sports book, while placing a bet in comfort and ease with the mobile sports wagering app and a self-service wagering kiosk.\r\n\r\nWhether you will be watching the big fight or not, it is sure to be this year\u2019s ultimate sports weekend in Las Vegas. Book your room at the <a href=\"\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plaza Hotel and Casino<\/a> and get ready to rumble!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The long anticipated boxing match between Manny \u201cPac-Man\u201d Pacquiao and the undefeated Floyd \u201cMoney\u201d Mayweather will be held in Las Vegas on May 2. With the annual running of the Kentucky Derby also taking place, it is shaping up to be the ultimate fight and sports weekend of the year. 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