Pacquiao vs dela Hoya Bout Finally On!

Let’s get it on!

Finally, after weeks of negotiations, the much-awaited mega-blockbuster fight between Manny Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs) and Oscar dela Hoya (39-5-0, 30 KOs) is set on December 6.

Sabi na nga ba at matutuloy din ang laban. Pakipot lang ang kampo ni Pacquiao nung sinabi nila last week na cancelled na ang laban. Ayaw kasing pumayag ng kampo ni dela Hoya sa 40-60 split na gusto nina Pacquiao sa kikitain ng laban na maaaring humakot ng $100 million dollars revenue. The fight is also set to challenge the pay-per-view records set by dela Hoya’s fight with the now retired Floyd Mayweather. But they made amends already regarding it. Pera-pera lang yan eh! But I know both are deserving to whatever prize money they might get from the fight. Sipag at tiyaga kasi ang puhunan nila. Unlike many of our corrupt public officials who just sit down and sign and presto! Instant money! But that’s another story, hehehe…

Now, who’s tougher?

Both camps agreed to meet at the 147 pound welterweight division in which Pacquio will have to gain 12 pounds from his current 135 pound lightweight division while dela Hoya must slim down from his current 154 pound super welterwight division. Hmm… who do you think will gain from the weight change? The Golden Boy has a very considerable size and reach advantage over the Pacman he being 4 inches taller. Pacman on the other hand has his quickness and speed which he displayed in full display over his dismantling of David Diaz. He is also 6 years younger.

But still, Pacquiao comes into the fight as the underdog. So, will Pacquiao add dela Hoya to his long line of defeated boxers with Mexican descent and further cement his best pound-for-pound boxer in the world status? Or will dela Hoya defeat Pacquiao and further cement his status as one of the greatest boxers ever? Watch out!

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