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Faster, younger Floyd too much for aging Oscar
By Mike Dunn, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
There hasn't been as much buzz about a non-heavyweight fight like this for a long time, at least since Oscar De La Hoya took on the unbeaten Felix Trinidad in 1999. Oscar vs. Floyd actually goes beyond that, though. It reminds me of the hype and atmosphere that surrounded Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Rober Read Full Story >>>De La Hoya jabs at foe with pity
By Nancy Gay, San Francisco Chronicle, Fri, 04 May 2007
Opponents take great pains to impugn Oscar De La Hoya. They insult his manhood, his success, his family, his heritage.
Ricardo Mayorga attacked Golden Boy mercilessly before their May 6, 2006 WBC super welterweight bout in Las Vegas. He called De La Hoya an old lady and a clown. He lobbed person Read Full Story >>> ERA-DEFINING FIGHT TO LIGHT UP VEGAS
By Mark Staniforth, Sportinglife.com (UK), Fri, 04 May 2007
The spirits of some of the greatest fighters ever to lace on gloves have been invoked during the long build-up to the latest contest which can justifiably claim to define a boxing generation.
Henry Armstrong, 'Homicide Hank', who held three world titles at three different weights at the same time Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya says advice was lost on Mayweather
By David Mayo, mlive.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
LAS VEGAS -- Concerned about Floyd Mayweather's personality gap early in his career, boxing promoter Bob Arum enlisted the help of two other notable figures in the sport, Sugar Ray Leonard and Oscar De La Hoya, who knew something about the value of a quick wit, quick smile and quick jab.
All wer Read Full Story >>> Oscar & Floyd stagger in last round of hype
By Tim Smith, New York Daily News, Fri, 04 May 2007
It has been called "The Super Bowl of Boxing." Referred to as "The Fight of the Century." Heralded as the match that could save the sport, and has the auspicious title of "The World Awaits."
Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. came together at the final press conference at the Hollywood The Read Full Story >>> BAUTISTA EXUDES CONFIDENCE
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
WBO No. 1 ranked super bantamweight Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista is exuding confidence prior to his world title eliminator against undefeated Sergio Medina of Argentina on the undercard of ?The World Awaits? epic battle betwe Read Full Story >>> PENALOSA PREDICTS KO WINS FOR BAUTISTA, BANAL
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
Former WBC super flyweight champion Gerry Penalosa predicted yesterday that both Rey ?Boom Boom? Bautista and AJ ?Bazooka? Banal will win by knockout in their featured fights on the undercard of ?The World Awaits? mega fight card in which Oscar De La Hoya battles undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr in a Read Full Story >>> VALERO, HASEGAWA KEEP BELTS; MUNOZ REGAINS WBA BELT
By Joe Koizumi, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
TOKYO, JAPAN
WBA SUPER-FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE BOUT EDWIN VALERO TKO8 NOBUHITO HONMO
Japan-based Venezuelan KO artist Edwin Valero (22-0, 22 KOs including 19 first round knockouts), 130, kept his WBA 130-pound belt as he kept stalking WBA mandatory challenger Nobuhito Honmo (29-5-2, 5 KOs), 129.5, Read Full Story >>> It would be a mistake to underestimate Freddie Roach
By John Sarceno, Home News Tribune, Fri, 04 May 2007
If a fella didn't know better, he might think Freddie Roach was a soft touch, a patsy, a sucker.
Floyd Mayweather's camp will make a mistake if it underestimates the fighter and his trainer in Saturday night's fight.
At 5-5, Freddie looks unassuming with eyeglasses that make him look like the Read Full Story >>> What's boxing's fate post-De La Hoya?
By Jerry Magee, SignOnSanDiego.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
LAS VEGAS ? At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Oscar De La Hoya climbed atop a pedestal, they hung a gold medal around his neck and boxing had its ?Golden Boy,? princely handsome, skilled, charming, able to communicate in two languages.
De La Hoya was 19 when he came down off that stand in Sp Read Full Story >>> Down and out?
By Thom Loverro, The Washington Times, Fri, 04 May 2007
LAS VEGAS ? Is this a celebration or a wake?
Oscar De La Hoya will face Floyd Mayweather in a super welterweight title fight tomorrow night at the MGM Grand, a massively promoted, highly a Read Full Story >>> Selling the 'Super Bowl'
By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Fri, 04 May 2007
LAS VEGAS ? Richard Schaefer said interest in the super welterweight title fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is so high that promoters could simply have opened the door to the MGM Grand Garden on Saturday and guaranteed a profit.
De La Hoya sold nearly 1 million pay per vie Read Full Story >>> Like old times: Horses, boxers back in spotlight
By John McGrath, The News Tribune, Fri, 04 May 2007
May is the spaghetti junction of the sports calendar.
Baseball is in full swing. The playoffs that someday will determine an NBA and NHL champion are meandering toward a field of survivors numbering in the single digits. (By June, we might even have an idea who advances to the semifinals.)
The Read Full Story >>> PENALOSA CAMPAIGNING FOR PACQUIAO
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
Former WBC super flyweight champion Gerry Penalosa is campaigning hard for Filipino ring idol Manny Pacquiao who is contesting the congressional seat of South Cotabato of incumbent congresswoman Darlene Antonino Custodio.
In a long distance telephone conversation with Viva Sports/Manila Standard Read Full Story >>> DE LA HOYA STEPS UP TO THE PLATE FOR MAYWEATHER SR, NOW THE WORLD AWAITS TO SEE IF HE'S READY TO DO THE SAME AGAINST MAYWEATHER JR
By George Kimball, BoxingTalk.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
Oscar De La Hoya says he ?doesn?t really dislike? Floyd Mayweather Jr.?I just don?t care for him,? said the Golden Boy, who appeared to be choosing his words carefully lest they turn up on the final installment of ?24/7?, which would be broadcast a few hours later.
Read Full Story >>> Team RSR Fight Picks: Oscar De La Hoya Vs Floyd Mayweather JR
By Brian Wilbur, RingsideReport.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
The fight of the decade is finally upon us. This Saturday, May 5th, Oscar De La Hoya will face Floyd Mayweather, JR., in a super fight of epic proportions. Mayweather is widely regarded as the best boxer in the world regardless of weight. He will face the toughest and highest profile test of his car Read Full Story >>> De La Hoya rates Aussie Kid
By Dave Lewis, Fox Sports, Fri, 04 May 2007
IT'S been tagged the Pretty Boy against the Golden Boy, but there's also a Wonder Boy on the bill of boxing's self-proclaimed $140 million "Fight Of The Century".
With ring revenue records set to tumble in Sunday's Floyd Mayweather Jr versus Oscar De La Hoya fist-fest, fast-rising Australian Bill Read Full Story >>> Ellerbe: Mayweather's Mr. Everything
By David Mayo, mlive.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
LAS VEGAS -- A variety of camp members have joined Floyd Mayweather in trash-talking opponents over the years, though adviser Leonard Ellerbe usually is the exception.
That changed on the eve of Saturday's Oscar De La Hoya-Mayweather fight.
"This fight is Floyd Mayweather vs. Arturo Gatti al Read Full Story >>> Watchdog on Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather Jr, Roy Jones Jr, Larry Merchant and much more
By Doghouse Boxing, DogHouseBoxing.com, Fri, 04 May 2007
This week Watchdog tackles Mayweather vs De La Hoya, PPV, Roy Jones Jr, Larry Merchant and much more!
So you?re not going to watch the fight? I mean you have to admit that it is the most intriguing boxing match-up so far this year. Yeah it is a garbage PPV, but what can you do? ? Anonymous
THE Read Full Story >>> Pretty Boy sweet as Sugar - Steward
ITV Boxing, Fri, 04 May 2007
Emanuel Steward has likened Floyd Mayweather Jr to Sugar Ray Leonard ahead of his superfight with Oscar De La Hoya here on Saturday night.
Steward was the trainer and mastermind who helped Lennox Lewis dominate the heavyweight division.
And he was also in the corner when legendary Thomas 'Hi Read Full Story >>>
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