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?BRIAN ON BOXING? PICKS DE LA HOYA-PACQUIAO
By Brian Gorman, RingTalk.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Pittsburgh, PA- Unlike this site?s creator Pedro Fernandez, boxing writers often forego predictions in lieu of regurgitating what we saw throughout the week. We learned this week, for example, that Chris Arreola still enjoys devouring food almost as much as opponents and that Paul Williams lived up Read Full Story >>>Oscar De La Hoya - Manny Pacquiao: Keys To The Fight, Part I
By Tim Starks, Most Valuable Network, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
(Please join us all week long for daily De La Hoya/Pacquiao coverage, leading up to a live blog Saturday night. Today: How the two men stack up in some of the areas that will decide the fight's outcome.)
Maybe Manny Pacquiao is too small; maybe Oscar De La Hoya is too old. Maybe Pacquiao trainer Read Full Story >>> Schaefer: "This Will Not Be Dancing With The Stars"
By Mark Vester, Most Valuable Network, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer stated that the upcoming Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao battle on December 6, will not be an episode of "dancing with the stars," an obvious jab at Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his fight with De La Hoya from last May. Schaefer expects a war between two fighter Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao bout to start dominoes
By Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Boxing fans are on edge these days, not unlike your 6-year-old in the back seat on a long trip.
"How many more miles, Daddy? Are we there yet?"
Actually, we are four days from Oscar De La Hoya versus Manny Pacquiao and se Read Full Story >>> 'I Need Motivating. Hatton and London Motivate Me'
Buzzle.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Even with a purple bruise under his right eye Oscar De La Hoya has the kind of face more suited to Hollywood than the battered old ring. But, as the sweat runs down his cheeks in salty little rivulets and his gaunt features become sunken with fatigue up in the beautiful but remote mountains of Big B Read Full Story >>> HBO looking for De La Hoya 'megafight'
The Hollywood Reporter, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
HBO believes that Dec.6 Oscar De La Hoya-Manny Pacquiao pay-per-view event still has all the makings of a "megafight," KO'd economy be damned.
The pay channel will charge $54.95 for the welterweight bout, a not-insignificant fee given the state of consumer confidence. With that in mind, HBO is he Read Full Story >>> Buying Saturday's PPV Or Giving It A Pass?
By Michael Woods, The Sweet Science, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Sometimes it stinks to be a fight fan, doesn?t it?
We can handle loving an ?outlaw? sport, the occasional snooty glances from disapproving relatives and acquaintances who wonder why we so enjoy a ?barbaric? spectatcle. We are judged to be bloodthirsty voyeurs at worst, or simply anachronisms, rel Read Full Story >>> HBO TO REPLAY OLD OSCAR, MANNY FIGHTS
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Dec. 1, 2008 - Leading up to the welterweight super fight between Oscar de la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao ? set for Saturday, Dec. 6 in Las Vegas and broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View ? HBO Sports will present the exclusive replay of a career-defining fight in each fighter?s portfolio.
On Friday, De Read Full Story >>> Two more Boxing matches added to Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao
DogHouseBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 21, 2008) ? Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank announced the addition of two 12-round title fights to the December 6 pay-per-view undercard of ?The Dream Match,? headlined by the 12-round welterweight collision between two of boxing?s biggest attractions OSCAR DE LA HOYA an Read Full Story >>> THE DREAM MATCH: Arum Confident PacMan can win
By George Willis, New York Post, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum says he confident his fighter Manny Pacquiao can defeat Oscar De La Hoya Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and wouldn't have pursued the fight if he thought otherwise. Arum explained that Pacquiao is such a national treasure in the Philippines he wouldn't put hi Read Full Story >>> Who?s afraid of Old Man Oscar?
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
MANILA, Philippines?Oscar De La Hoyamay indeed look older than a wasted race horse, if you asked trainer Freddie Roach.
Oscar could, in fact, smell a lot worse, depending on Mr. Roach?s mood.
Remember how the two-time Trainer of the Year had the whole world laughing with that now-classic dig t Read Full Story >>> Five Reasons Why De La Hoya Will Beat Pacquiao
By Ramon Aranda, 411mania.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Though Oscar De La Hoya is currently only a 2 to 1 favorite, the consensus seems to be that De La Hoya ?should' win. Whether he will or not is something we'll have to wait to find out but today, let's look at five reasons why Oscar should be victorious on December 6th.
1. Oscar is simply too big. Read Full Story >>> SOSA CUT BADLY, BUT PRAISES RUBILLAR
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
The 31 year old Rubillar (46-11-7, 22 KOs) was unable to escape the aggressive Sosa despite his efforts to fight back on occasions and after absorbing a hard shot to the liver according to journalist and fight judge Rey Danseco, was Read Full Story >>> MANNY AND TEAM PACQUIAO RECEIVE BLESSINGS
By Dr. Allan Recto, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Los Angeles, CA (12-1-?08) - On Sunday, Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao attended the morning mass to receive a blessing from Pastor Rev. Antonio Cacciapuoti at the Christ the King church located at 624 N. Rossmore Avenue, before departin Read Full Story >>> Bob Arum: Manny Pacquiao Is More Beloved in His Country Than Any Boxer Ever
By Michael David Smith, AOL Sports, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
The most popular fighter in America, Oscar De La Hoya, will step into the ring on Saturday night in Las Vegas. But he'll be taking on an opponent who is far more popular in his own country than De La Hoya is in the United States.
That opponent, Manny Pacquiao, is so popular in the Philippines tha Read Full Story >>> Has Pacquiao won the hearts of Mexican fans too?
By Brad Cooney, 8countnews, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Normally when a Mexican prizefighter enters the ring, his faithful Mexican fans will be standing, the music will be playing, and the pride of their nations hero will enter the ring beaming with appreciation. When Julio Cesar Chavez would enter the ring, you would see exactly that. When Erick Morales Read Full Story >>> Hispanics Head to Las Vegas this Winter to Experience World-Class Entertainment, Shopping and Spas
PRNewsWire.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- This winter, Las Vegas will host an exciting lineup of Hispanic comedians, musicians, holiday shows and sporting events, all while offering Latino tourists world-class shopping, unique cuisine, relaxing spas and much more. Las Vegas is the ultimate vacation spot thi Read Full Story >>> Conditioning will be key in Dream Match
By Philip Ella Juico, The Philippine Star, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
It?s barely five days from the ?Dream Match? on Dec. 7 (in the Philippines) between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Everyone expects an exciting and entertaining bout between two of today?s biggest names in professional boxing.
One reason for the excitement is b Read Full Story >>> Dela Hoya looking good, but is he in peak form?
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Even Manny Pacquiao?s conditioning coach is quite impressed with Oscar dela Hoya?s appearance heading to the big match.
?He looks very good,? said Alex Ariza of boxing?s Golden Boy who is scheduled to lock horns with Pacquiao this Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Dela Hoya Read Full Story >>> Champ winds up LA training
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Fight week starts Monday when Manny Pacquiao and Oscar dela Hoya head for Las Vegas, just five days before their ?Dream Match? at the MGM Grand.
Pacquiao will hold a quick workout at the Wild Card Gym in the mornin Read Full Story >>>
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