Watch Manny Pacquiao Versus Oscar De La Hoya - The Dream Match

The Dream Match: Pacquiao vs De La Hoya to be held on December 6, 2008 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada. Watch this must-see boxing bout as Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will face Oscar “The Golden Boy” De La Hoya on a 12 round, non-title fight at the 147-pound welterweight limit.

This Pacquiao-dela Hoya Fight is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, Inc.

Rumors on Pacquiao vs De La Hoya: It was rumored that Pacquiao will receive $15 to 30 million as his share from pay-per-view plus a guaranteed amount. That is a big money, especially if converted to Peso. No wonder a lot of boxing analysts claim that De La Hoya vs Pacquiao match is obviously a fight for money and fame. It is an obvious mismatch for both fighters - Dela Hoya is bigger and taller than Pacquiao, considering his reach too.

Well, since the match is only a couple of weeks away, I think there's no reason it won't happen. Let's just wait and see who will be announced as the winner.

Oscar De La Hoya Boxing Records and Biography

Profile of Oscar "Golden Boy" De La Hoya

Real name: Oscar De La Hoya
Nickname: Golden Boy
Rated at: Super Welterweight
Height: 5 ft. 10
Nationality: Mexican American
Birth date: February 4, 1973 (age 35)
Birth place: East Los Angeles,CA
Stance: Orthodox

Oscar De La Hoya Boxing Record:
Total fights : 44
Wins: 39
Wins by KO: 30
Losses: 5
Draws: 0
No contests: 0

Facts and Trivia
- Are you aware that Oscar De La Hoya defeated a total of 17 world champions and won 10 world titles in six different weight classes? Now you know :)
- For the record of boxing, he generated more money than any other boxer in the history of the sport. Wow. Big-timer, ayt?
- His amateur career included 223 wins, 163 by way of knockout, with only 5 losses.
- He won the United States' only boxing gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics, by knocking down his opponent. Cool.
- He is the first American of Hispanic descent to own a national boxing promotional firm called "The Golden Boy Productions".