On what would be an inevitable boxing match, on December 6, 2008 – Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao agreed to a fight on a catchweight of 147 lbs. that will be held at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Some says that the Golden Boy is just coward in facing Margarito so he picked Pacman instead. Why not give the man a benefit of the doubt? Sure he lost his title to Floyd Mayweather II, but he was praised for being the first man to beat Mayweather on on any official scorecard.
On the other hand, Manny Pacquiao or Pacman is currently the WBC Lightweight Champion and the WBC Super Featherweight Champion. He is also the world champion at IBF Super Bantamweight and WBC Flyweight divisions. Furthermore, Pacman is the first Asian and Filipino boxer to win four world titles in different weight divisions. But on his fight with the Golden Boy, will this be the downfall of his career? Pacman regarded this match as the toughest test of his boxing career.
UPDATES: Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya Results
Round 1: Pacquiao’s 2 punches lands on De la Hoya’s face. 10-9 in favor of Pacquiao.
Round 2: Pacquiao uses his left hand while Dela Hoya’s punches are not landing on Pacquiao. 10-9 in favor of Pacquiao.
Round 3: De la Hoya’s eye is already swellin. 10-9 in favor of Pacquiao.
Round 4: Pacquiao is still moving fast but De la Hoya managed to land a solid right punch. 10-9 in favor of Pacquiao.
Round 5: De la Hoya got two-punch combos. Pacquiao is giving a lot of punches. 10-9 in favor of Pacquiao.
Round 6: Pacquiao still dominates the round. 10-9 in favor of Pacquiao.
Round 7: De la Hoya is slowing down, Pacman still gives away punches. 10-9 in favor of Pacquiao.
Round 8: De la Hoya loses all his strength with Pacman’s punches. Surprise, surprise! De La Hoya QUITS! Manny Pacquiao wins!
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