There was serious opposition, from such places as San Francisco and Portland, Ore., and even from down the road in Laredo. But in the end ? thanks to Oscar De La Hoya ? it appears San Antonio was able to fight off the competition to land one of the biggest boxing matches of the year.
Mexican featherweight king Marco Antonio Barrera will meet rising Filipino star Manny Pacquiao on Nov. 15 at the Alamodome, a source said Tuesday.
