Did Pacquiao ever fight Oscar De La Hoya?
Manny Pacquiao soundly defeated Oscar De La Hoya, surprising many pre-fight analysts who had predicted a victory by De La Hoya. The fight ended at the beginning of the 9th round after Oscar and his corner threw in the towel. De La Hoya weighed in at a surprisingly light 145 pounds and Pacquiao weighed in at 142 pounds.
How much did Manny Pacquiao make against Oscar De La Hoya?
Despite this being De La Hoya’s last professional fight, he earned a staggering amount of $20 million. On the other hand, Pacquiao earned a guaranteed $6 million.
How old was Oscar De La Hoya when he fought Manny Pacquiao?
De La Hoya is 35 years old and has been fighting pro since November 1992, winning the only boxing gold medal for the US in the 1992 Olympics. Pacquiao is 29 and has been fighting pro since 1995.
Who defeated Oscar De La Hoya?
Manny Pacquiao
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Oscar de la Hoya last fought in 2008, when he was defeated by Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Soon after he announced his retirement. But de la Hoya, at age 48, is making a comeback to the ring.
How rich is Oscar De La Hoya?
The world’s best American professional boxer “Oscar De La Hoya” has a net worth of $200 Million.
How old was Oscar De La Hoya when he fought Floyd Mayweather?
Mayweather, then 30, caught his 34-year-old opponent at an opportune time. De La Hoya entered the ring 38-4 but had lost two of his previous four bouts.
Who was the Golden Boy in boxing?
De La Hoya
De La Hoya was nicknamed “The Golden Boy of boxing” by the media when he represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics where, shortly after having graduated from James A. Garfield High School, he won a gold medal in the lightweight division, and reportedly “set a sport back on its feet.”
Who is free De La Hoya girlfriend?
OSCAR DE LA HOYA’S girlfriend Holly Sonders has declared her love for the boxing star by getting a huge tattoo of him on her shoulder. The 34-year-old TV reporter has been dating the 48-year-old since August after meeting at an event in June.
Was De La Hoya robbed?
He is not only a great fighter but as well as a first-class guy. I wish him much success in the future in or outside the ring.” Immediately after the fight at a post-fight press conference, a battered de la Hoya pointed to the punch stat scores (he doubled Mosley’s output) and declared “I have been robbed.”
Who really won De La Hoya vs Mayweather?
Mayweather won by a split decision in 12 close-fought rounds, capturing the World Boxing Council (WBC) title. Judges Jerry Roth (115–113) and Chuck Giampa (116–112) scored the fight for Mayweather while judge Tom Kaczmarek had De La Hoya winning, 115–113.