$200million superfight edges closer after broadcaster talks

The pound-for-pound king and the Filipino have both expressed desire to get the fight on, and now their television broadcasters are nearing a deal

The potential superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has taken another step to being finalised.

The two fighters' respective broadcasters, Showtime and HBO, have decided how the scrap would be shown, according to promoted Bob Arum.

It means only two issues remain before the fight, scheduled in Vegas for May 2, can be signed off. Arum claims that the two broadcasters have come to terms on an announcing team among other details for the potential showdown, including a reported 60/40 purse in Mayweather's favour, meaning the pound-for-pound king could receive around $120million. "We had four issues and we resolved two," said Arum, who promotes the Filipino. "Now we're working on resolving the other two. Unless something else comes up at the last minute, that's what my take is."

It is not clear what the outstanding issues are, with Arum conscious of scuppering an agreement as a deal becomes closer.

The two fighters met at an NBA basketball game recently, swapping numbers and reportedly holding a subsequent meeting in a hotel. Should a deal not be struck between the two world superstars, Britain's Amir Khan could face up against either of them. Khan is waiting to see if an agreement is reached between Mayweather and Pacquiao before deciding on his next move, with fellow Brit Kell Brook reportedly interested.