LAS VEGAS--Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao weighed in for what has been labelled the 'Fight of the Century' on Friday, promising to deliver on the massive hype and give fans the excitement they deserve.

What had been a subdued buildup to the most anticipated fight in decades exploded to life when Pacquiao and then Mayweather entered the MGM Grand Garden Arena to thumping hip hop music and deafening cheers from a seething crowd of 11,500, some of whom had waited three hours for a glimpse of the two boxers.

Pacquiao, 57-5-2 (38 knockouts) looking relaxed and confident, weighed in one pound lighter than the undefeated Mayweather 47-0 (26 KOs), tipping the scales at 145 pounds for Saturday's bout. Their meeting is expected to be the biggest grossing prize fight of all-time.

"I have dedicated myself to the sport of boxing for the last 20 years and I am ready," declared Mayweather over a roar of boos and cheers.

Asked for a prediction about the fight, the 38-year-old American said, "I can't really say but I am ready to fight. It's an unbelievable turnout. I'm glad all the fans came out to here to support Manny and me."

Normally free and open to the public, the weigh-in broke from tradition, charging $10 to watch Mayweather and Pacquiao step onto the scales in a move designed to maintain crowd control. All money raised through ticket sales went to charity, but many of the tickets found their way onto the resale market with some commanding $500.

A smiling Pacquiao, dressed in a bright red track suit, waved and raised his fists into the air as he slowly made his way to the stage, playfully interacting with the crowd. In stark contrast, Mayweather was serious and focused, rarely looking up from under the brim of his 'Money Team' baseball cap to reveal a cheeky smirk.

Once the business of the official weigh-in was complete, the two welterweights moved to the front of the stage for the traditional stare down, the smaller Pacquiao looking up at Mayweather with a challenging smile while the stone-faced American stared straight-ahead unmoved.

"I have been fighting bigger guys like (Antonio) Margarito and (Oscar) De La Hoya," said the Filipino southpaw. "It doesn't matter to me. I feel tomorrow that the Lord is always with me and gives me strength. I know it's a great, great responsibility for me to give enjoyment to the fans. Tomorrow the fans deserve to have a great fight."

BRIDGETOWN--England captain Alastair Cook made his first test century in almost two years but lost his wicket in the final over of the day as the tourists ended the first day of the third test against West Indies on 240 for seven.

Cook's fine, considered innings of 105, guided England away from a shaky start after they lost their first three wickets for just 38 runs in Barbados.

The England captain scored his last century against New Zealand at Headingley in May, 2013, but his delight at ending that barren spell will be tempered by the disappointment at losing his wicket just before the close. Cook attempted to cut off-spinner Marlon Samuels but edged the ball into the gloves of West Indies skipper and wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin.

That final twist in the day's events will have left the hosts happy and they will hope to get through England's tail in good time on Saturday.

England won the toss and elected to bat on what was a good batting track but they suffered early setbacks. Jonathan Trott's troubles continued as he was caught for a duck by Veerasammy Permaul at square-leg having failed to deal with a short delivery from the fiery Shannon Gabriel.

Gary Ballance (18) was bowled by a beautiful delivery from Jason Holder that cut back off the seam and Holder struck again to remove Ian Bell, snapping up a caught and bowled to leave England struggling at 38 for three. The in-form Joe Root helped turn things around with 33 from 35 balls before he was caught behind by Ramdin off Permaul's slow left-arm.

Cook and Moeen Ali settled in, however, looking at ease, as they looked to build a major partnership against a West Indies attack that had lost its threat. But just two short of a 100 partnership, Ali (58) was run-out after Cook called for a single that never looked on and debutant Shai Hope at backward point threw accurately to Ramdin for the run out.

Ben Stokes tried to pick up where Ali had left off but after he made 22 in 69 minutes he steered Gabriel to Hope at gully. Ramdin will be pleased with the bowling of Gabriel, who was preferred to Kemar Roach as new ball partner with the returning Jerome Taylor.

England lead the three test series 1-0.

BRIDGETOWN--England captain Alastair Cook made his first test century in almost two years but lost his wicket in the final over of the day as the tourists ended the first day of the third test against West Indies on 240 for seven.

Cook's fine, considered innings of 105, guided England away from a shaky start after they lost their first three wickets for just 38 runs in Barbados.

The England captain scored his last century against New Zealand at Headingley in May, 2013, but his delight at ending that barren spell will be tempered by the disappointment at losing his wicket just before the close. Cook attempted to cut off-spinner Marlon Samuels but edged the ball into the gloves of West Indies skipper and wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin.

That final twist in the day's events will have left the hosts happy and they will hope to get through England's tail in good time on Saturday.

England won the toss and elected to bat on what was a good batting track but they suffered early setbacks. Jonathan Trott's troubles continued as he was caught for a duck by Veerasammy Permaul at square-leg having failed to deal with a short delivery from the fiery Shannon Gabriel.

Gary Ballance (18) was bowled by a beautiful delivery from Jason Holder that cut back off the seam and Holder struck again to remove Ian Bell, snapping up a caught and bowled to leave England struggling at 38 for three. The in-form Joe Root helped turn things around with 33 from 35 balls before he was caught behind by Ramdin off Permaul's slow left-arm.

Cook and Moeen Ali settled in, however, looking at ease, as they looked to build a major partnership against a West Indies attack that had lost its threat. But just two short of a 100 partnership, Ali (58) was run-out after Cook called for a single that never looked on and debutant Shai Hope at backward point threw accurately to Ramdin for the run out.

Ben Stokes tried to pick up where Ali had left off but after he made 22 in 69 minutes he steered Gabriel to Hope at gully. Ramdin will be pleased with the bowling of Gabriel, who was preferred to Kemar Roach as new ball partner with the returning Jerome Taylor.

England lead the three test series 1-0.

CHINA- A tournament plagued with falling seeds, withdrawals and retirements will at least enjoy a high-powered final after Petra Kvitova and Eugenie Bouchard set up a showdown at the inaugural Wuhan Open on Friday.