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Odds remain steadily in de la Hoya's favor; Pacquiao slight underdog
GMA News Online, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
MANILA, Philippines - The most recent betting lines in Las Vegas showed that Oscar de la Hoya was still favored to win against Manny Pacquiao, but only slightly.
De la Hoya was at minus-185 and Pacquiao at plus-155 when Filipino sportswriters checked the spreads once they hit Las Vegas late Monda Read Full Story >>>Merchant: Left hands will define fight
By Francis Ochoa, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS?Wallowing in his wonderful world of what-ifs, Larry Merchant will either end up a certified boxing genius or nothing more than a slick-talking used-car salesman.
And the line separating both outcomes will be defined by two left hands?one ?great,? the other ?shocking.?
Merchant, whose Read Full Story >>> The Flower of Scotland and the Filipino Rose: Ken Buchanan Vs Manny Pacquiao, Part II
RingsideReport.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
We have seen how great a lightweight champion Scotland?s Ken Buchanan was back in the early 1970s but we have only mentioned the Pacman in passing up to this point and every fight has two participants. Now it is time to briefly look at the career of a living legend and all-time-great of boxing, a ca Read Full Story >>> Manny Pacquiao and Oscar DeLa Hoya: A Study In Contrast
By Greg R. Penilla, M.D., PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Manny Pacquiao. Oscar De La Hoya. Two great practitioners of the sweet science.
It can be argued that they are among the best boxers of all time. There is no question that they have reserved spots and are assured of b Read Full Story >>> Pacman?s Mighty Fortress, Bolstering His Aura of Invincibility
By Granville Ampong, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Whatever you call this mega-fight, a farcical or a mismatch, between Pound-for-pound King Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao and Pay-Per-View King Oscar de la Hoya, it surely sets the world stage for what could be a crucial moment in the history of boxing.
So, the tectonic shift in boxing continues.
Read Full Story >>> Golden Boy larger than life
By Agence France Press, Times Online, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Pacman opts for a low profile
OSCAR de la Hoya saw a statue of his likeness unveiled in front of the Staples Centre arena in Los Angeles on Monday, while Manny Pacquiao kept a relatively low profile ahead of their ?Dream Match? megafight on Saturday.
?Golden Boy? De la Hoya was his usual outgo Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao chases luck at MGM Grand
By Recah Trinidad, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA?Bad luck may not hound Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, but he returns to the venue where he suffered his last defeat three years ago, before producing a sensational winning streak that crowned him world pound-for-pound boxing king.
Pacquiao motored to Las Veg Read Full Story >>> Trainer Freddie Roach to get ringside support from family
By Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
The trainer's brothers, all boxers, will be rooting for Freddie, who has been training Manny Pacquiao for the big fight against Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas.
Five members of the family of the late Paul Roach will be at ringside Saturday night in Las Vegas for the big fight.
Everybody else wil Read Full Story >>> HISPANICS HEAD TO LAS VEGAS THIS WINTER TO EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT, SHOPPING AND SPAS
Melodika.net, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
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 this season. Whether it's hitting the Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya Will Inevitably Beat Pacquiao
By Geoffrey Ciani, EastSideBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
When Floyd Mayweather Junior ?retired? from professional boxing, Manny Pacquiao became the logical heir to the mythical pound-for-pound throne. Pacquiao later solidified this claim when he subsequently defeated WBC champion David Diaz in his 135 pound debut. Now, the reigning pound-for-pound King wi Read Full Story >>> Anything can happen, says veteran TV man
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES ? Boxing scholar Larry Marchant, who does the color commentary for HBO, will be one of the least surprised followers of the fight game if Manny Pacquiao topples Oscar De La Hoya this Saturday at the MGM Grand.
Merchant, who is credited for having broached the idea of a possible Pacqui Read Full Story >>> Mepranum makes US debut in Pacquiao undercard
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
MAASIM, Sarangani (December 1) ? Rising boxing star Richie Mepranum will get his first taste of big time boxing when he fights Cesar 'El Gallito' Lopez in the undercard of the Oscar dela Hoya-Manny Pacquiao bout this Sunday (December 6 in the US).
Mepranum, who is reigning World Boxing Organizati Read Full Story >>> The Top 10 Most Anticipated Fights Of The Last 20 Years
BleacherReport.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
I understand that Filipino fans and De la Hoya fans (whatever calls itself a DLH fan I should say; personally, I don't know a single living person who likes him) are riding high in anticipation for this Saturday's "Dream Match." Yawn!
I'm sorry but I just don't see what there is to be excited abo Read Full Story >>> OSCAR DE LA HOYA GRAND ARRIVAL PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Six Division and Ten-Time World Champion Oscar de la Hoya is greeted by a massive crowd on December 2, 2008 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as he arrives for his December 6, 2008 fight against Ring Magazine Number One Ra Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO GRAND ARRIVAL PHOTOS
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Four-time world champion Manny Pacquiao, General Santos, Philippines makes his 'Grand Arrival' from his custom Team Pacquiao bus at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino for his upcoming world welterweight rumble 'Dre Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WATCH: SLAY him Manny
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
This will probably be my last piece before I will again pound the keyboard of my still serviceable desktop for the result of the Dream Match between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar dela Hoya.
Like my friend eminent photojournalist Bob Read Full Story >>> Is it Personal for Pacquiao?
By Steve Kim, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Well, it's finally here, as Oscar De La Hoya faces the diminutive Manny Pacquiao this Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in what will be the most anticipated event (note, I didn't say fight) of 2008. And in listening to some of th Read Full Story >>> Well-Rested or Battle-Tested? The Riddle of Oscar-Pacquiao
By Thomas Gerbasi, MaxBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
Let?s get this out of the way at the start ? Oscar De La Hoya is in the best shape of his life, he?s got the fire back, and he?s coming out to make a statement in his bout against Manny Pacquiao on December 6th.
Okay, now that the u Read Full Story >>> SECURITY TIGHTENED AROUND PACQUIAO
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
LAS VEGAS--For Wild Card Gym chief security officer Rob Peters, the next few days at the Mandalay Bay will be very crucial and critical.
This as the number of people trying to wiggle their way into Pacquiao is expected to Read Full Story >>> NIETES TO DEFEND WBO TITLE AGAINST RAMIREZ IN MEXICO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 03 Dec 2008
World Boxing Organization minimum weight champion Donnie Nietes will defend his title against Mexico?s Erik Ramirez in Mexico sometime in February.
Boxing patron and chairman of the ALA Gym Tony Aldeguer informed www.insidesp Read Full Story >>>
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