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Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar De La Hoya Official
By James Slater, EastSideBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
First of all, the fight was merely a much ridiculed possibility. Then the likelihood of the showdown actually taking place began to gather serious momentum, only for the match-up to appear to be off for good due to a breakdown in payment negotiations.
Well, a few moments ago, the on/off/on again Read Full Story >>>GOLDEN BOY WILL FIGHT PACQUIAO
Sportinglife.com (UK), Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Oscar De La Hoya will fight Manny Pacquiao on December 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
It was confirmed on Thursday that the bout will be a 12-round, non-title fight contested at the 147-pound welterweight limit.
De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KOs), who has won titles in six different weight classes, i Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya to fight Pacquiao in December
By Simon Evans, Reuters, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
MIAMI (Reuters) - Ten-times world champion Oscar De La Hoya will fight WBC lightweight world champion Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in December with the American refusing to call the bout his last.
Richard Schaefer, CEO of De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, told a teleconference the fight wo Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya speaks; He is Boxing Manny Pacquiao in December
DogHouseBoxing.com, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Richard Schaefer starts by saying, "Over the past few weeks, there has been much speculation as to who Oscar will fight....many opponents have been mentioned...however, there was only one fight which truly got people talking."
"This fight will be a fight between two superstars...the two most popu Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-Hoya ticket prices to reach new height
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Premium ringside seats to the Dec. 6 showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas will cost an arm and a leg.
While Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) has yet to officially release the price range, it is widely believed that the top seats will cost at least $ 1,000 Read Full Story >>> Pacman: Biggest fight of my life
By Abac Cordero, The Philippine Star, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
The Manny Pacquiao-Oscar dela Hoya fight is now a done deal although some weighty issues remain to be solved regarding the Dec. 6 showdown that could draw more than $100 million in revenue.
?I have agreed in principle to accept the Dec. 6 fight against Oscar dela Hoya,? said Pacquiao from Gen. Sa Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-DL Hoya fight on
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Fri, 29 Aug 2008
Signed, sealed and delivered.
Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya are going to further light up Las Vegas on Dec. 6 with the Filipino fighter yesterday expressing optimism that he will get the job done before an expected sellout crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"Don?t worry," Pacquiao, sou Read Full Story >>> GOLDEN BOY EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE 'DE LA HOYA-PACQUIAO' SHORTLY
By Dong Secuya, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
 
At exactly 2:00pm Eastern today (2:00am Manila Time, Friday / 6:00pm UTC Thursday), Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar de la Hoya and CEO Richard Schaefer are expected Read Full Story >>> Yes, It's Real Circus But Oscar And Manny Won't Be Clowning Around!
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
I?m taking a page out of Bill Clinton?s magnificent speech in Denver last night.
I am here, first and foremost, to support Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya.
I am here to support their Dec. 6 fight, a complete circus which would?ve made Barnum & Bailey proud.
I am here to help in the men Read Full Story >>> Advertise This! Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao - Throw Some money on the Fire!
By Johnny Benz, DogHouseBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
So here we are, all waiting for the official word on what we already know is true; Oscar De La Hoya will indeed take on Manny Pacquiao for his retirement fight the coming December 6th.
Later today it is expected that both De La Hoya alongside Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum will make the official Read Full Story >>> ESPN's Brian Kenny Calls Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao 'Like a Handicap Match'
By Michael David Smith, AOL Sports, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Brian Kenny of ESPN is the smartest boxing commentator on television, and he had an interesting comment about the size difference between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquaio, who will announce today that they will fight on December 6:
"Both guys are legitimately great, but it's like a handicap ma Read Full Story >>> MANNY PACQUIAO OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON DE LA HOYA FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
In an official statement read to www.insidesports.ph by Atty. Gacal, Pacquiao said:
?I have agreed in principle to accept the December 6 fight against Oscar De La Hoya. This will be the toughest test in my boxing career because of the reach and height advantage of my esteemed opponent, aside fro Read Full Story >>> PACQUIAO WATCH: THE GOLDEN BOY BLINKS
By Edwin G. Espejo, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
IT seems a Dela Hoya-Pacquiao match is already a done deal except for the formalities and fine prints of the contract.
Oscar dela Hoya should have known better.
Reig Read Full Story >>> RUDY SALUD WELCOMES DE LA HOYA FIGHT
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
World Boxing Council founding secretary general, lawyer Rudy Salud, welcomed the news that Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao will face ?The Golden Boy? Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas on December 6.
When www.insidesports.ph broke the news to Salud his immediate response was ?very, good very good.? Read Full Story >>> ROACH PROMISES A GREAT FIGHT AGAINST DE LA HOYA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Celebrated trainer Freddie Roach this morning promised ?a great fight? when Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao battles ?The Golden Boy? Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas on December 6.
In an overseas teleph Read Full Story >>> DE LA HOYA- PACQUIAO IS ON FOR SURE
By Ed de la Vega, DDS, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Los Angeles, CA: ABC Channel 7 based in Los Angeles, this afternoon officially announced that the long awaited Oscar de la Hoya- Manny Pacquiao fight is officially on.
Rob Fukuzaki, Channel 7?s sports anchor reported that official announcements will be forthcoming tomorrow, Thursday August 28th Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya a Heavy Favorite Over Manny Pacquiao in December Showdown
By Michael David Smith, AOL Sports, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Manny Pacquiao is the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, but he'll enter the ring as an underdog when he moves up from lightweight to welterweight to fight Oscar De La Hoya on December 6.
Bodog has posted the odds on the fight, which was first reported today:
Who will win the fight b Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao-De La Hoya Done Deal For December 6
By Michael Marley, Boxing Confidential, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Oscar and Manny is a done deal for Dec. 6.
Love it, loathe it. don?t care? It?s time to take the Boxingconfidential.com Roll Call.
Come on, brothers and sisters, this Tension Convention is over and the Greatest Ring Circus Of All is on starting Thursday when Oscar makes it official on his int Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya-Pacquiao fight is set
The biggest bout in years, supposedly called off 10 days ago, will take place in Las Vegas on Dec. 6
By Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
The biggest boxing match in years will, indeed, take place. Oscar De La Hoya has agreed to a Dec. 6 match with rising superstar Manny Pacquiao.
The official announcement, barring last-minute reversal Read Full Story >>> Sources: De La Hoya wraps up deal for final fight
By Associated Press, Google News, Thu, 28 Aug 2008
Oscar De La Hoya has nearly wrapped up a deal to finish his boxing career Dec. 6 against Filipino star Manny Pacquiao, two people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because any deal won't be announced until Th Read Full Story >>>
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