Oscar Dela Hoya angling to get a rematch with Pacquiao

[rjj tszyu]

I'd love to see him come back and beat Pac and then retire but I just don't think he's got anythig left.

[Chino]

Oscar De La Hoya would not have ever beaten Manny even if you had them both in their primes.

Not sure about this. Oscar faced guys that could hit and took care of business. Remember Ike Quartey? They exchanged punches throughout the fight and BOTH were KO punchers. Oscar threw punches in that fight, unlike with Pac where he hardly threw anything out there.
I can see many reasons why Oscar lost. First, Pac is a nice young fighter in his prime who has shown to get better and better. Oscar is not in his prime, he's drained, out of gas, old, worned out, etc. Loosing all that weight, etc. But saying it was because of his trainer, Iiiii dunno, that doesn't convince me as much as other reasons.

I think Oscar was so drained to make weight that he had nothing in the tank

He even weighted less than Pac on fight night. I thought he would be way heavier than Pac.
As for rematches, this is something that has not been heard from Oscar himself, its all speculation. But I am not sure if people want to pay to see a rematch for a fight that didn't look competitive at all.

[KananKrus]

I'd love to see him come back and beat Pac and then retire but I just don't think he's got anythig left.

Do you mind if I ask why? I am interested to know. It can give a very "deep" understanding, and sincere reasoning, as to why Pacquiao is undeserving to be the victor in his match against Oscar dela Hoya. Assuming that that is the reason for saying, "love to see him (ODLH) come back and beat Pac and then retire". It sure will help clear things, that are somewhat nagging!

[Dizaster]

I don't think Pac would take a second fight with Hoya in a million years.. I can't remember the last time someone took such a one sided beating like that for 8 rounds and there was a rematch... It would do nothing for Pac to take on Oscar again... Apart from $$$, but there are plenty of money fights out... And I believe Pac from here on in would rather earn half the pay packet to fight guys who are going to add to his legacy and belt title collection, than to his wallet taking an otherwise empty fight against DLH.

DLH has nothing to offer apart from money at this point... Even a Journeyman should think twice before getting in with Oscar... He doesn't have head movement or footwork these days.. His Jab doesn't snap or have any heat on it. He isn't prepared to take a single punch to throw a combo, he was pushed backwards for most of a fight against a small guy... After all the training he did for Pac, and what he actually brought to the ring, he's much better off using energy for his business ventures... He had an incredible career, and anyone that know anything will remember that..

[GAME]

Oscar said before the fight that he felt dizzy after training from the weight loss. But he didnt read the warning signs. If there is a return it has to be at lightmiddle

[Chino]

Oscar said before the fight that he felt dizzy after training from the weight loss. But he didnt read the warning signs. If there is a return it has to be at lightmiddle

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIf he would fight again, I'll say he fights a journeyman or someone that has had some TV exposure (like Forbes) and TOTALLY DESTROY HIM. That is, to go in there like a hungry lion and show speed with those snapping jabs he was known for, those hooks to the body and face, fast uppercuts, ring cutting, etc. And show he's got something......but this is thinking too much because not even with a guy like Forbes did he show he had something left.

So naaaaah, no more ODLH I guess.

[KananKrus]

I totally agree... he should stay retired. Oscar should consider permanently walking away from the sport while he can, with all faculties still intact. It is a blessing that he is in a position to do so by his own accord, with no undue influence, nor pressure.

Many a "great" succumb to the evils of bravado. They wake up one day to find, that the time has elapsed, when such similar situation was a "probable". And then they are now left without an out, befitting that of a "great one", and the remainder of their days wil now be filled with the feeling of betrayal and bitterness.