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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 >>> DOES MANNY HAVE A CHANCE AGAINST OSCAR?
By Tim Smith, Frank Warren TV News, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
There is an old adage in boxing: A good big man beats a good little man. That assumes that both men are in
their prime and are at peak condition.
When Manny Pacquiao, a very good little man whom many believe is the best "Pound-for-Pound"boxer in the sport, steps into the ring against Oscar De L Read Full Story >>> Boxing Betting - De La Hoya Vs. Pacquiao Lock Alert
BetUs.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Okay BetUS Sportsbook boxing bettors, this Saturday?s fight between 35-year-old Oscar De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KOs) and 29-year-old Manny Pacquiao, (47-3-2, 35 KOs) offers pro boxing sports betting enthusiasts an excellent opportunity to increase your respective season bankroll earnings with a simple wa Read Full Story >>> BO's Greatest Hits: Manny Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya
Bad Left Hook, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
In case you're new to the sport and drawn in by the curiosity of this Saturday's big pay-per-view matchup, or if you just want to relive some of the finer moments in the careers of Manny Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya, HBO has made available via YouTube their "Greatest Hits" features on both fighters Read Full Story >>> The greatest
By Tony Nobbs, The Philippine Star, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
Manny Pacquiao was crying. For perhaps the first time in his boxing career, he was afraid. I held his face firmly with both hands and told him, ?You can?t let Oscar de la Hoya see the fear in your eyes! You?ve trained hard for this and you can do it!? As he calmed down, I started running towards the Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao's men lose weight, win cool cash
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES - Manny Pacquiao shelled out a total of $74,000 or roughly P3.6 million Sunday to friends who passed the weight reduction challenge hurled against them by the boxing superstar.
Pacquiao dared his male friends here in LA, including members of his team, to lose 10 pounds in two weeks. I Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO GIVES AWAY $80K IN WEIGHT CONTEST
By Salven L. Lagumbay, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 02 Dec 2008
LOS ANGELES--Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao has proven once again that indeed its better to walk the talk, than give out empty promises.
Yesterday, the boxing icon give away some $80,000 to members of his team for the weig Read Full Story >>> "DREAM MATCH" CO-PROMOTERS RICHARD SCHAEFER AND BOB ARUM TO HOST INTERNATIONAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TODAY
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 01 Dec 2008
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Top Rank, Inc. Chairman Bob Arum will host a joint international media conference call today to discuss the business side of promoting the "Dream Match."
Conference call Read Full Story >>> Why is De La Hoya's legacy still being questioned?
By Alberto Rojas, ESPN.com, Mon, 01 Dec 2008
In boxing, there are few things that prove more difficult than deciding who is the best fighter of all time. The division system and the different time periods render it practically impossible to make a fair and equitable comparison.
What we can make, however, is a list of the greatest of all ti Read Full Story >>> Thermometer Time For PPV; Can Manny-Oscar Do 1,000,000 Buys?
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Mon, 01 Dec 2008
It?s called deferred gratification.
How about a show of hands out there in Boxingconfidential Land?
How many of you thrift-conscious folks are going to keep 55 clams in your pocket and wait for the week later replay of Manny Pacquiao-Oscar De La Hoya?
Is there any doubt the replay will be H Read Full Story >>>
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