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It’s touted the biggest fight in boxing. Tonight, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Oscar "Golden Boy" de la Hoya will prove who is the best fighter in the welterweight division.
Filipinos want Pacquiao to win, of course, so much so that Nike sponsored a website for "online prayer offerings" in behalf of Pacquiao, something that Cornholiogogs writes is more like like god-worship. Actually, even without that depiction, Filipinos already hero-worship the fighter.
The favorite to win is de la Hoya. USAToday believes Pacquiao will not be an easy fight for de la Hoya. Recah Trinidad speculates that a win by points …read more

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With Lower Manhattan in the background, Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao pose during a press conference on Liberty Island in New York City
Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya have embarked on a six-city tour to promote their showdown in December, which is being billed as the year’s biggest boxing match. The fight will be on December 6, 2008 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The first stop on the promo tour was New York City. In the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, Pacquiao and De La Hoya officially announced their “Dream Match” showdown last Wednesday, October …read more

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The biggest boxing match in history is about to happen.

After negotiations almost failed a week ago, both camps of Oscar de la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao have finally agreed to a deal.
Apparently, it pays to listen to very smart people. Golden Boy de la Hoya has agreed to cut his percentage to two-thirds of the pay-per-view winnings, just as Pacquiao asked for.
So, who’s the big daddy now? I say it’s Manny Pacquiao, and it’s not because he’s better or stronger. Pacquiao didn’t budge from the split he wanted and would rather have the fight canceled …read more

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Sometimes, it really doesn’t pay to listen to very smart people.
Manny Pacquiao has refused to fight Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya for a 147-pound welterweight match. Not because Pacquiao is scared. Not because he will lose. Oh no, Pacquaio’s trainer believes he can win the boxing match against de la Hoya.
No. It all boils down to $$,$$$,$$$.
Pacquiao won’t fight de la Hoya because he will only get 30% of the revenues from pay-per-view buys. De la Hoya wants a 70-30 split; Pacquiao wants 35-65.
What does this translate to dollars? A 30% pay for Pacquiao will …read more

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Manny Pacquiao is the reigning World Boxing Council lightweight champ.
Oscar dela Hoya has ten world titles under his belt, and plans of retiring.
It’s been revealed that Manny Pacquiao is among the short list of fighters that dela Hoya want to face for his farewell fight in December. It’s been revealed that Top Rank promoters are in initial talks with each camp. Now, the dela Hoya camp admits Pacquiao is the “best fighter in the world right now,” and fighting him would be dangerous for Oscar.
So, Will Pacman face The Golden Boy in a ring fight? Oscar says,  “If …read more

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Manny Pacquiao on April 14, 2007, right after capturing the WBC International Featherweight Championship.
Manny Pacquiao has a fight.
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. His target: the WBC Lightweight Championship. His opponent: Mexico’s David Diaz, who is the current champion in the 135-lb division.
In March 2008, Pacquiao defeated Juan Manuel Marquez by the slimmest of margins, for the WBC super featherweight crown. I watched that fight live on TV, and those with me commented that Pacquiao didn’t look too healthy/strong in that weight division. It seems it’s about time that he moved …read more

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There’s still hype in the country over Manny Pacquiao’s victory. He is coming home Friday from Las Vegas, Nevada. Meanwhile, Manila and General Santos City (Pacquiao’s hometown) is going crazy on the preparation of a Hero’s Welcome for the boxing champ.
 
 
 
The boxer would also meet officials and staff of Malacañang on the Kalayaan grounds before proceeding to meet Manila Mayor Lito Atienza for the motorcade in the capital city.
After the motorcade at around 4:30 p.m., Pacquiao is expected to attend the “Tribute to Pinoy Champions” at the Rajah Sulayman Park with a special appearance by the Lettermen, which is in the …read more

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