From ESPN: Hoya vs. PAC in the works

[killersheep]

I read this more to be Pacquiao wants to fight ODLH than it's in the works.

Nothing more than dollars here for both fighters.

[Pavlik]

I don't want to sound like a hypocrite but PAC and Roach certainly knows they don't stand a chance against Oscar. It just so happens that fights made against Soto or Valero combined won't get them the money that they could get fighting ODLH.
But IMO I'd rather get a stunning W or kayo Win against Valero or Sotto and just get $2 Million in the process rather than an expected 1 round kayo loss vs ODLH and getting $15 mill. It's aobvious it's for the money and PAC's team does not want to take any CHANCES agaisnt Soto or Valero. Well it's just me

[XaduBoxer]

I read this more to be Pacquiao wants to fight ODLH than it's in the works.

Nothing more than dollars here for both fighters.

Both TopRank and Golden Boy Promotions are talking about it so it's in the works.

"Arum said. "But for Freddie to come out with these statements is counterproductive because behind the scenes there have been talks with [Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard] Schaefer and myself about an Oscar-Pacquiao fight. So I didn't need this kind of grandstanding. The talks are serious. Richard doesn't f--- around. He's not jerking my chain."

[XaduBoxer]

I read this more to be Pacquiao wants to fight ODLH than it's in the works.

Nothing more than dollars here for both fighters.

"Very serious talk" could mean in the works.

"ESPN’s Dan Rafael is reporting that there are very serious talks between Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions to stage a mega fight between pound-for-pound and WBC lightweight champ Manny Pacquiao to face superstar Oscar De La Hoya. The fight would take place on December 6th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be fought at the welterweight limit of 147 pounds. The fight would be De La Hoya’s last before retirement."

[Taeth]

I think Pacquaio is a lot bigger and stronger than people give him credit for. He came against Diaz at 147, he probably naturally weighs over 160 which is bigger than Mayweather. I don't agree with moving up so much, so quickly, but I feelt if Forbes can handle Oscar's power than Pacquaio should have a shot of it. I definitely think Pacquaio boxing skills are being underated, but it is very tough for me to see him overcoming almost half a foot in height disadvantage, and against a guy he can't hurt.

That being said, he is Manny so I would give him a 25% chance of winning by UD. Him and Roach know what they are doing.

[XaduBoxer]

I think Pacquaio is a lot bigger and stronger than people give him credit for. He came against Diaz at 147, he probably naturally weighs over 160 which is bigger than Mayweather. I don't agree with moving up so much, so quickly, but I feelt if Forbes can handle Oscar's power than Pacquaio should have a shot of it. I definitely think Pacquaio boxing skills are being underated, but it is very tough for me to see him overcoming almost half a foot in height disadvantage, and against a guy he can't hurt.

That being said, he is Manny so I would give him a 25% chance of winning by UD. Him and Roach know what they are doing.

Agree. It's PAC and his Team's call if they gonna go for the Hoya fight.

[TitoFan]

WTF? De La Hoya is much the bigger man, and has actually fought (though not very successfully) at middleweight.

Might as well throw a tent over the ring and have clowns for ring girls. 'Cause that's all it would be..... a damn circus.

[Taeth]

I think Manny makes a valid point in regards to Steve Forbes though, I think Manny would beat Steve's ass down in any weight class, he may not KO him, but he would outbox Steve all night long, and he feels that Steve was able to land punches on OScar, stay in there with OScar even though he was getting outboxed.

[Pavlik]

Well if this fight pushes through and even if PAC gets sparked out in a second or less. He will be remembered not only as the P4P best but also the P4P best in terms of COURAGE!!!

[XaduBoxer]

WTF? De La Hoya is much the bigger man, and has actually fought (though not very successfully) at middleweight.

Might as well throw a tent over the ring and have clowns for ring girls. 'Cause that's all it would be..... a damn circus.

PAC is an option now for Hoya since Tito won't go down to 154.

[TitoFan]

WTF? De La Hoya is much the bigger man, and has actually fought (though not very successfully) at middleweight.

Might as well throw a tent over the ring and have clowns for ring girls. 'Cause that's all it would be..... a damn circus.

PAC is an option now for Hoya since Tito won't go down to 154.

Why should Tito go down to 154? They both fought at 160. And years have a way of making getting down to a certain weight that much harder. I say hold the fight at 160. But going down to meet Pac? That's just a bit much of a stretch to me.

[Dizaster]

WTF? De La Hoya is much the bigger man, and has actually fought (though not very successfully) at middleweight.

Might as well throw a tent over the ring and have clowns for ring girls. 'Cause that's all it would be..... a damn circus.

free party hats with every ticket! I can see how they'll promote it..


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