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I know this fight is big. But I never thought it would be this HUGE! So majorly humongous (I’m redundant now) that Nike sponsored a website dedicated to the boxing match between of Manny Pacquiao with Oscar de la Hoya.
 
You can show your support for Manny with a shoutout, wishes, prayers or greetings at the website.
With baited breath and nail-chewed fingers, we are waiting for the biggest fight of their careers on December 6, 2008.
The fight will be at the MGM Casino Resort at Las Vegas. Check your cable company for information on the show’s availability through …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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