A weekly boxing list compiled by Michael Rosenthal. This week: 10 reasons Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. should fight.

1. It would settle the debate over who is the pound-for-pound king.
2. It would settle the debate over who is the best fighter of the decade.
3. It would generate a tremendous amount of money for all involved.
4. Pacquiao would cement his place among the all-time greats with a victory.
5. Mayweather would prove he’s as great as he says he is with a victory.
6. The event would be a tremendous boost for boxing.
7. How often do the Nos. 1 and 2 fighters in the world have an opportunity to meet?
8. We want to see Mayweather in a competitive fight.
9. We want to see Pacquiao in a competitive fight.
10. We want to see how high pay-per-view numbers can get.

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