The Las Vegas, Nevada event the majority of boxing aficionados have been waiting for is right around the corner. Oscar De La Hoya will face one of boxing’s current greatest fighters, Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao. This boxing match is on schedule for Sat. December 6th in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Without a doubt there has been much conversation in Las Vegas regarding this bout. De La Hoya has cut his weight down to 147 lbs. to contend as a welterweight, and people say that Oscar might not be as sturdy since the drop in weight. Pacquiao has already competed one time as a lightweight and wishes to fight in the welterweight category. Pacquiao is also the current lightweight champion , and is regarded by many professionals to be the best boxer at the moment.
This is The Golden Boy’s first visit back to LV for a bout since he fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in May of last year. This match is without a doubt a sell-out for the MGM Las Vegas. Tourists to Las Vegas, Nevada have decreased recently, but Vegas events like this boxing match really have a way of attracting people to Las Vegas.
This match will unquestionably be one to remember for years to come as it brings together the two top fighters of these past few years in a twelve round welterweight match. Oscar “Golden Boy” De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao tickets are being sold right now. If you were to see only one Las Vegas event during 2008, this is definitely the Las Vegas Event to attend.
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