| |
|
There are 171,439 news articles in the database.
Displaying articles 152901 to 152920.
Oscar hints at Hatton after Pac-Man
By Ciaran Baynes, Setanta Sports, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
Oscar De La Hoya hinted that he will fight Ricky Hatton after his bout with Manny Pacquiao on December 6.
De La Hoya previously stated that he would not fight after 2008, but due to Fl Read Full Story >>>Big ticket prices for Manny Pacquiao-Oscar De La Hoya fight this December
By Tim Fraser, TicketNews.com, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
In what will be the one of the highlights for boxing in 2008, Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya announced Thursday that they had agreed to a bout that will take place December 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.
"It is Read Full Story >>> Size disparity worries Pacquiao confidant
By Edri Aznar, Sun.Star Cebu, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
WITH the super fight of two of the biggest names of boxing, ?Golden Boy? Oscar De La Hoya and Manny ?Pacman? Pacquiao, already sealed for Dec. 6 Three of the most prominent names in boxing are worried about the huge size difference of both fighters.
The six-division world champion has a clear he Read Full Story >>> Roach: "I'm just an honest guy"
By Raymundo Dioses, 411mania.com, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
Freddie Roach, trainer of Manny Pacquiao speaks on KLAC Sports radio.
Seven hours after Oscar De La Hoya and Co. announced his mega bout with Manny Pacquiao to the media via teleconference, Pacquiao's trainer, Hall of Famer Freddie Roach, went on the AM 570 KLAC Sports radio show to discuss the n Read Full Story >>> Oscar Had Many Choices But Chose Manny, Proving He's Still Got That Fire In His Belly!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
He had to be the last sports editor of a major American newspaper whose favorite sport was boxing.
His name was Jerry Lisker, but his pals called him ?Blackie? and he dragged me from Las Vegas to The New York Post. In Blackie?s world, there were only two sports, boxing and pro football. As for Read Full Story >>> Prefight Fight That Pacquiao Must Win: Without Same Day Weigh-In, Super Middleweight Oscar Should Crush Blown Up Lightweight Manny!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
I did not get a chance to ask this pertinent question on Thursday?s conference call but I am sure it will be a factor as the lawyers for Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao pound out the contracts for their Dec. 6 showdown in Las Vegas.
They?ve settled the gloves issue but an open question and on Read Full Story >>> Further thoughts on Oscar -OR- Why it's hard to like the guy sometimes
Bad Left Hook, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
I'm sorry. I know Oscar de la Hoya has a lot of fans. And while I respect him as a fighter and as a businessman, as the years roll on and he keeps talking, I'm having trouble counting myself as one of them anymore.
What is it about Oscar that has so bugged me over the years? It's his fakeness. Hi Read Full Story >>> Opinion: De La Hoya should have passed on Pacman
By Keith Webb, Boxing Herald, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
Oscar De La Hoya has never ducked anyone. ?The Golden Boy? has made a career out of challenging the best in the business. So it is only fitting that De La Hoya should end his illustrious career on December 6th against one of boxing?s best.
By the looks of things, De La Hoya is going to get the e Read Full Story >>> Shame On You Oscar De La Hoya: The Manny Pacquiao Swan Song
By "Bad" Brad Berkwitt, RingsideReport.com, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
Breaking news in the boxing world has confirmed that Oscar De La Hoya will have his swan song against boxing?s number one pound for pound fighter Manny Pacquiao on December 6th, live on HBO Pay Per View.
What is that you say? Oscar is a true champion for taking on the pound for pound best fighte Read Full Story >>> Roach sets ?sharpest fight plan?
By Marc Anthony Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
Manny Pacquiao?s outspoken trainer Freddie Roach says he is ready to lay down the sharpest fight plan for his boxer, who is set to take on Roach?s former ward, Oscar De La Hoya, on Dec. 6.
In interviews, Roach promised a ?great fight? from the 29-year-old Filipino champion who he said possessed a Read Full Story >>> Bangoyan eyes WBC int'l crown
By Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan, Sun.Star Davao, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
BALWEG Bangoyan, the promising fighter from the Davao Region called "The Hitman," will fight Sande Otieno of Kenya on October 10 for the World Boxing Council (WBC) international superbantamweight crown in what could be the Filipino's toughest test so far since blitzing his way into the professional Read Full Story >>> David vs Goliath
By Charles Raymond A. Maxey, Sun.Star Davao, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
IT'S going to be David vs Goliath when Filipino star Manny Pacquiao fights Mexican hero Oscar "Golden Boy" De La Hoya on December 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
But, can Pacquiao defeat De La Hoya come fight night just like what David did when he beat Goliath during the biblical times? Read Full Story >>> Pacman-Oscar Update!
FightNews.com, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
Team Pacquiao has asked for video of lefthanders -- including Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whittaker - who took on Oscar De La Hoya - to review before training camp begins. "It's pretty obvious that being younger, stronger and left-handed are tremendous advantages for me," said Pacquiao today. Pacquiao will Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya vs Pacquiao
By Michael Klimes, EastSideBoxing.com, Sat, 30 Aug 2008
When I first read the headline that Manny Pacquiao versus Oscar de la Hoya was official I exclaimed "Oh My God." The following train of thought was a concoction of Joe Pesci?s "What the f*** is that?" and John McEnroe?s "You can?t be serious". Is anyone else furious? I look at the whole issue sardon Read Full Story >>> GOV. MORENO TO ATTEND 'WBO NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS' EVENT
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
CEBU CITY--Highly-esteemed and well-loved Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno has indicated he will be at ringside for tomorrow's huge "WBO Night of Champions" card at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel here.
Moreno, who said a couple of days ago in Cagayan de Oro City that he enjoys a working rel Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA, MARQUEZ; NIETES, CASTRO MAKE WEIGHT
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Cebu City -- Everything is set for tomorrow night's card at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino here as all participating boxers made their respective weight limits during the official weighin held this afternoon at the Atriu Read Full Story >>> Left Out in the Cold: Losers in the Oscar Sweepstakes
By Dave Sholler, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
We?ve all seen it before. The Mega Millions lottery grows to gigantic proportions and everyone in the neighborhood lines up at the corner store to buy tickets. The store, normally void of patrons for most of the day, is packed until Read Full Story >>> Chavez Sr: "Mexican Fans Will Support Manny Pacquiao"
By Mark Vester, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
The dream for Julio Cesar Chavez is to see his son, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, face off with Oscar De La Hoya on May 5, 2009 at Azteca Stadium in Mexico, which holds over 100,000 fans.
De La Hoya turned down a fight with Julio Jr. for December, stating that the younger Chavez was not yet ready for hi Read Full Story >>> Oscar takes low road in fighting Pacquiao
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Apparently, Oscar De La Hoya didn?t feel like waiting for the outcome of WBO junior flyweight champion Ivan Calderon?s bout on Saturday before choosing his next opponent.
Seven months after fighting a super lightweight, De La Hoya decided on Thursday to drop a class and take on a lightweight when Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao: "This Is A Blessing From God"
By Ron Borges, The Sweet Science, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Apparently, Oscar De La Hoya believes in magic.
?I have to improve my speed,?? the soon-to-be 36 year-old, six-time world champion said Thursday afternoon while discussing his now finalized D Read Full Story >>>
|
|
|
|
|
