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De La Hoya’s Announcement Creates Industry Chatter

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:33:00 +0300

The boxing industry wheels are turning. A few days ago, Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya announced on his personal Twitter page — «major announcement soon to come that will shake the boxing industry in a major way.» De La Hoya plans to make the announcement on Tuesday

WBC statement on Oscar

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:38:00 +0300

WBC President José Sulaimán: "I feel tremendously impacted by the declarations of our former champion of the world, Oscar de la Hoya, and I understand the terrible depression through which he recently lived. But at the same time, we are very pleased to see that Oscar is turning into an example for the youth of the world by expressing the terribly damaging effects of alcohol and the cancer of our contemporary society

De�La�Hoya Comes Clean on��The Infamous Photos�

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:18:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De�La�Hoya is�turning a�lot of�heads with his revealing interview on�the program �Aquí y�Ahora� on�Univision. As�we�reported last night, De�La�Hoya, sober for the last three months, held nothing back when he�appeared on�the program to�discuss his addictions to�alcohol and cocaine. The former five division champion even disclosed his infidelities and other issues that affected his marriage

Guillermo Jones-Yoan Pablo Hernandez Purse Bid, 4/28

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:14:00 +0300

The championship committee of the WBA has called for a purse bid to stage a mandatory fight between cruiserweight champion, Guillermo Jones, and interim-champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez. The purse bid takes place at

De La Hoya Considers Comeback, Wants Ricky Hatton Bout

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:43:00 +0300

According to a report by Jeff Powell from Daily Mail, Ricky Hatton has been offered a fight with Oscar De La Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions. Hatton has not fought for 18 months and De La Hoya has been out of the ring for nearly two years. Both fighters have not fought since suffering knockout defeats to Manny Pacquiao

Oscar De La Hoya: "Pacquiao-Margarito is a Mismatch"

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:37:00 +0300

Lawsuits, personal invective, ego battles...sometimes a fight promoter has to put all that aside and concentrate on just making fights that matter. When I spoke to Bob Arum on Monday, he mentioned Sugar Shane Mosley as a leading candidate for a Manny Pacquiao bout in May, 2011, if for whatever reason, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Pacquiao can't come to a meeting of the minds

Oscar De La Hoya: Margarito Should Be Banned For Life

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:31:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya has been very vocal on the entire situation surrounding the approval of a boxing license for Antonio Margarito. De La Hoya has always held the position that Margarito, or any fighter who adds an advantage to their fists, should be banned for life from the sport of boxing

Antonio Margarito is Very Upset With Oscar De La Hoya

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:31:00 +0300

Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito is very upset with Oscar De La Hoya. He says the president of Golden Boy Promotions is "sticking his nose" in business that doesn't concern him. In several interviews, De La Hoya voiced his opinion that Margarito should not receive a license to box. The tough Mexican's license was revoked a year ago when a banned substance was found in his handwraps before the fight with Shane Mosley on January 24

Golden Boy inks John Ruiz

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:58:00 +0300

As the first and only Hispanic heavyweight world champion paves his way through the boxing history books, John Ruiz, has joined forces with Golden Boy Promotions to help guide his path. The Puerto Rican descendant has accomplished a lot throughout his career, including appearances in 11 world title bouts in the last decade

De La Hoya Hits Panama

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:17:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya and WBA vice president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza posed to the Panamanian media, wearing special made gloves in colors gold and white with their names written on. Mr. Mendoza and the Golden Boy are scheduled to have an exhibition bout on Saturday night at the Arena Roberto Duran in Panama as a part of the KO Drugs Festival

De La Hoya: �The Pressure is On Floyd Mayweather Jr�

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:49:00 +0300

The date of September 19 is only a few weeks away. Floyd Mayweather Jr. makes his long awaited return to the ring against Juan Manuel Marquez at the catch-weight of 144-pounds. The pressure in the fight, according to Oscar De La Hoya, is on Mayweather and not Marquez. The Mexican warrior is a heavy underdog and most expect him to lose. Mayweather is expected to win big

De La Hoya Retires!

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:59:00 +0300

Ten time world champion in six weight divisions and future boxing hall of famer, �Golden Boy� Oscar de la Hoya announced his retirement at a press conference moments ago in Los Angeles. A very emotional Oscar stated, �These last four months have been very difficult for me. I�m announcing my retirement. I�ve been doing this since I was five years old. Boxing is the love of my life, boxing is my passion, boxing is what I was

Mayweather Will Duck Marquez, Says Oscar De La Hoya

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:06:00 +0300

After Juan Manuel Marquez stopped Juan Diaz at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday night, he called for a fight with the retired Floyd Mayweather Jr. Marquez says Manny Pacquiao will not accept his challenge for a third bout, so he wants Mayweather instead. Oscar De La Hoya, who lost a close decision to Mayweather in 2007, doesn't think Floyd will accept the challenge of Marquez because the Mexican fighter is too dangerous.

Oscar De La Hoya Says "Pacquiao Doesn't Hit Hard"

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya said that he felt so weak and helpless during last December's stoppage loss to Manny Pacquiao that during the seventh round he was hoping for the Filipino fighter to land a knockout blow. What's even more telling is De La Hoya's claim that Pacquiao is not a heavy hitter, at least not at their agreed upon weight of 147-pounds. Much of Pacquiao's steam as he rides into the May 2 showdown with Ricky Hatton

De La Hoya May Decide Boxing Future in Two Weeks

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:38:00 +0300

Oscar de La Hoya�s boyhood friend and Golden Boy Promotions vice president and international matchmaker Eric Gomez says �The Golden Boy� may decide on whether to return to the ring following his 8th round TKO loss to Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao last December 6, in two weeks.

Dana White Throws Verbal Jabs at Oscar De La Hoya

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:27:00 +0300

UFC president Dana White has been a critic of the way boxing is run for a long time. Many boxing fans don't like him, but agree with his comments on why the sport of boxing is troubled. White's recent comments took aim at Oscar De La Hoya and his promotional company, Golden Boy Promotions. He went after the way De La Hoya does business and the undercards that accompany Oscar's pay-per-view appearances.

Chavez Jr. "Ready and Willing" To Fight De La Hoya

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:21:00 +0300

The handlers of undefeated junior middleweight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, son of the Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr have spoken to Top Rank promoter Bob Arum regarding a possible fight against Oscar De La Hoya. Chavez is currently ranked No. 4 in the 154 pound division by the World Boxing Council behind a record of 38-0-1, 29 knockouts

Pacquiao TKOs De La Hoya!

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:27:00 +0300

In a cross divisional "Dream Match" fought at welterweight poundage, WBC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao (47-3-2, 35 KOs) scored an impressive, one-sided eighth round TKO over legendary six division former champion Oscar De La Hoya (39-5, 30 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The quicker Pacquiao got off to a strong start, connecting with lead straight lefts and continually

Oscar De La Hoya - "Freddie Roach Was Right"

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:21:00 +0300

The words that sparked the "Dream Fight," trainer Freddie Roach telling reporters that Oscar De La Hoya could no longer "pull the trigger." De La Hoya was furious over those comments, and wanted revenge on Roach's star pupil, Manny Pacquiao. When they met in the ring at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Pacquiao handed De La Hoya a brutal beating before the fight was stopped after eight rounds

Mismatch? Sure was!

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:42:00 +0300

With so many wrong about the outcome, last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, damn right, it was a mismatch. What was billed as �The Dream Match� quickly turned into �Oscar�s Nightmare� as Manny Pacquiao gave Oscar De La Hoya the beating of a lifetime for seven rounds before the Golden Boy quit on the stool going into the ninth round

Oscar 145 , Manny 142!

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:09:00 +0300

Dundee Says Size Won't Matter in De La Hoya-Pacquiao

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:51:00 +0300

Legendary trainer Angelo Dundee, made famous for his work with Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard and several others, doesn't think size will be a factor in the upcoming fight with Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao. Dundee was hired by De La Hoya as an advisor for his training camp. Pacquiao, with only one fight at 135-pounds, will move up by two divisions to face De La Hoya at 147. De La Hoya is moving down by

Manny responds to Oscar!

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:47:00 +0300

Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao has commented on Oscar De La Hoya's statement last week that their December 6 "Dream Match" is 'personal' and that it would be 'a total disaster' if he didn't knock out the Pacman. "It's easy to say the words, but to do that is not easy," stated Pacquiao. "I don't want to comment on his prediction, and I don't want to make a predicton on this fight. I just do my job and prepare

Roach: Manny never better!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:26:00 +0300

Trainer Freddie Roach, made another bold prediction at his Hollywood-based Wild Card Boxing Club, where he is training five-division world champion and No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter Manny Pacquiao for his 12-round welterweight super fight against "The Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya. "Oscar stated in his media conference call that training to fight Manny has put the fire back in his belly. If he thinks he has a fire in his belly

Inside the De La Hoya camp!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:39:00 +0300

Last week six division and 10-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya hosted an open media workout at his Big Bear, California training camp where he is preparing for his December 6th, 2008 fight against Ring Magazine�s NO. 1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View

Oscar, Manny in Chicago!

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:46:00 +0300

The 'Golden Boy' Oscar De La Hoya and four-time world champion Manny Pacquiao spoke to Chicago press at the top of the Sears Tower on Thursday for their upcoming world welterweight rumble 'Dream Match' on December 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. "We will be making history and we want to win this fight," stated the Pacman. "I want to give the glory to all my countrymen. I believe I can win and am going to train hard and I would

Pacquiao Looking Good in Training Camp, Says Roach

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:11:00 +0300

Speaking to insidesports.ph, Manila Standard and Viva Sports from the Wild Card Gym where Pacquiao worked out today, Roach said Pacquiao was coming along �great� and they had �a very good workout before the press tour� which opens at the Statute of Liberty in New York as we reported weeks ago following a conversation with Top Rank promoter Bob Arum

De La Hoya-Pacquiao SOLD OUT!

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:10:00 +0300

Tickets to "The Dream Match" -- the 12-round welterweight super fight between six-division world champion OSCAR DE LA HOYA and boxing's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter MANNY PACQUIAO � are already gone just hours after going on sale today, making the almost 16,000-seat arena a complete sell out with a gross gate of almost $ 17.0 million, making it the second biggest gate in boxing history

Hatton: "Pacquiao at 140 or De La Hoya at 147 Next"

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:21:00 +0300

Ricky Hatton is dead set on facing the winner of Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao, taking place on December 6 in Las Vegas. Hatton fights a few weeks earlier, in Las Vegas, against IBF junior welterweight champ Paulie Malignaggi. Last week, De La Hoya said that he was willing to share the services of trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. with Hatton. In order to do so, Hatton would have to train up in Big Bear, California where

De La Hoya-Pacquiao Update!

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:54:00 +0300

The Golden Boy also commented on making the contract weight of 147 lbs. against Pacquiao, a number he hasn't seen since facing Arturo Gatti in 2001. "I've fought at 154, I've fought at 160, but that's not my natural weight," said De La Hoya. "My natural weight is welterweight at 144 or 140. I can make that weight easily. I know Manny Pacquiao says that if I don't make the weight, there'll be a $3 million fine for every pound

Pacquiao Offered $10 Million For Oscar De La Hoya Fight?

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:26:00 +0300

According to a report in the Manila Bulletin, Golden Boy Promotions has made an initial offer of $10 million dollars to Manny Pacquiao, trying to secure him for Oscar De La Hoya on December. The paper notes the monetary figure was reported by Mexican media sources. The pay-per-view percentage, along with the guaranteed purse, is said to Pacquiao around $15 million. A Pacquiao camp insider told the paper that the Filipino champion will ask

Manny Pacquiao: "I Can Beat Oscar De La Hoya"

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:16:00 +0300

WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao is confident that he would come out on top if he stepped in the ring with Oscar De La Hoya at the welterweight limit of 147-pounds. According to the Manila Bulletin, Pacquiao voiced his position during victory party hosted by former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson at his Corinthian Gardens residence. Pacquiao said that only the catch-weight is being discussed at the moment

Oscar scraps Sept 20 date!

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:52:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya has scrapped his September 20 fight date and will instead fight on December 6 against an opponent to be named. According to ESPN, the fight will be in Las Vegas or Los Angeles. De La Hoya was scheduled to face Floyd Mayweather on that date in a reprise of the most lucrative bout in boxing history, but Mayweather scuttled those plans by abruptly retiring. Other bouts reportedly in the Golden Boy Promotions

Devoid of Drama, De La Hoya Defeats Forbes

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:11:00 +0300

HBO pulled out all of the stops in helping kick off the Oscar de la Hoya retirement tour. A whopping 40 minutes from the start of the telecast to the opening bell, not one but two National Anthems televised (a ritual usually featured only during PPV events), an exclusive taped pre-fight interview with the Golden Boy � it was a celebration of the sport�s biggest cash cow

"This time, it's personal!"

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:28:00 +0300

With Stevie Forbes out of the way, a win on the books and rust shaken off the Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya said tonight that a September rematch with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will be next. �I�ve said all along, it�s been no secret, this fight with Floyd,� De La Hoya told the media at a post-fight press conference held in the stripped-down ring an hour after the crowd of 27,000 left the Home Depot Soccer Stadium in Carson, Calif

Oscar De La Hoya 150 lb*, Steve Forbes 150 lb

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:44:00 +0300

There appears to be confusion at the scales, or perhaps whether or not the Oscar de la Hoya-Steve Forbes announced noontime weigh-in was official. With nothing reported thus far, the only news to come from the scales in Los Angeles, California was that Forbes (33-5, 9KO) made the contracted limit of 150 lb, while de la Hoya (38-5, 30KO) was ½ lb over at 150.5 lb for their fight Saturday night

De La Hoya-Forbes presser!

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:46:00 +0300

On Wednesday April 30th Golden Boy Promotions held the final press conference to promote the much awaited clash between the �Golden Boy� Oscar De La Hoya and Steve �Two Pounds� Forbes. Held at the famed Café Pinot, one of the most prestigious restaurants in Los Angeles, the location could not be more fitting the event being billed as �Homecoming� which marks the first time in seven years that the native Los Angelino De La Hoya steps foot

De La Hoya: "I'm Not Overlooking Forbes"

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:56:00 +0300

Sturm was placed in as a "safe" tuneup opponent for De La Hoya's bout with Bernard Hopkins. The bout was far from safe and De La Hoya, who appeared to be in bad shape, was lucky to win a decision that most ringside observers felt should have gone to Sturm. De La Hoya makes no excuses and says that he overlooked Sturm and didn't train hard

Forbes: "I Will Spoil De La Hoya's Plans"

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:18:00 +0300

Steve Forbes is fully focused on spoiling the future plans of Oscar De La Hoya when they meet in the ring on May 3 in Carson, California. De La Hoya has selected Forbes as the tuneup opponent for his September rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. The Forbes bout will also mark the return of Floyd Mayweather Sr. as the trainer to De La Hoya. Forbes, after a falling out with Roger Mayweather, retained the training services of the

De La Hoya: "Next Time, I'll Beat Floyd Jr."

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:14:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya, currently training in Puerto Rico, is already starting the hype for a possible September rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. De La Hoya is currently preparing for his May 3 tuneup with Steve Forbes, scheduled to take place at the Staples Center in California

De La Hoya faces off with Steve Forbes

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:46:00 +0300

"The Golden Boy," Oscar De La Hoya faces off with former world champion Steve Forbes, whom he will face on May 3 in the first boxing event at The Home Depot Center's 27,000 seat soccer stadium. "I am going to fight three times this year," said Oscar, "and I feel I have to go back to hard work, dedication, and to re-organize myself. Everything is riding on this and I am totally preparing myself for the schedule ahead. It all starts here."

Forbes gets �Golden Boy�

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:27:00 +0300

FightNews has been informed that former IBF super featherweight champion Steve Forbes has been selected to fight Oscar De La Hoya in the first of three �Farewell� fights that the �Golden Boy� has proposed for 2008. Forbes, the former IBF super featherweight champion and runner-up in Season Two of The Contender was chosen over IBF jr welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi and WBA #3 ranked lightweight Dmitriy Salita

Floyd Not Impressed With Miguel Cotto

Mon, 14 May 2007 14:17:00 +0300

During a recent interview with the Newark Star-Ledger, WBC junior middleweight champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr. touched on the subject of a bout with unbeaten WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto. Mayweather told the paper that it's premature to talk about a fight with Cotto. He views Cotto as a good fighter, but also says Cotto makes way too many mistakes to ever beat him

Mayweather: "The Rematch Will Be Toe-To-Toe"

Fri, 11 May 2007 12:11:00 +0300

WBC junior middleweight champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is already talking up a rematch with Oscar De La Hoya. In a recent interview with the Associated Press , Mayweather said a rematch with Oscar would be even better than the original because they can fight toe-to-toe. Following the split-decision win over De La Hoya on May 5 in Las Vegas, Mayweather announced his retirement, but vowed to return for a De La Hoya

Don King Wants De La Hoya-Trinidad Rematch

Tue, 08 May 2007 14:33:00 +0300

Conservatively dressed in a sober gray suit. But also sporting a Stars and Stripes tie and matching handkerchief, a noticeably slimmer Don King drew a jostling crowed of Mexican reporters like bees to a honey pot, and with an occasional flourish of his unlit cigar, he couldn�t resist raising the tasty prospect of a re-match between Oscar and Tito

Floyd, Oscar talking rematch!

Mon, 07 May 2007 12:13:00 +0300

First to speak was a disturbed Golden Boy Promotions CEO, Richard Schaefer who took the mic with an official media copy of the Nevada State Athletic Commission's official scorecard. Much to the dismay of vocal Mayweather supporters in the crowd, Schaefer pointed out an error in the copy of the scorecards

Mayweather defeats De La Hoya!

Sun, 06 May 2007 06:58:00 +0300

WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr (38-0, 24 KOs) won a twelve round split decision over WBC super welterweight champion Oscar De La Hoya (38-5, 30 KOs) on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Floyd had the edge in a slow round one, but De La Hoya upped the pressure to win round two. After an opening flurry in round three, Oscar wasn't as aggressive and Floyd picked him apart. De La Hoya

Oscar De La Hoya: "I Thought I Won The Fight"

Sun, 06 May 2007 11:24:00 +0300

Shortly after Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was declared the winner of Saturday's fight against Oscar De Le Hoya by way of a split decision, De La Hoya told reporters that the decision should have gone the other way because he did enough to win the fight. Judges Chuck Giampa and Jerry Roth had it for Mayweather, with scores of 116-112 and 115-113. Tom Kaczmarek

De La Hoya, Mayweather Trade Final Shots

Sat, 05 May 2007 12:33:00 +0300

"I beat the best that they put in front of me in my era," Mayweather (37-0, 24 KOs) said. "Every time I make an A-class fighter look like D-class fighter, (the media) doesn't want to give me the props I really deserve. I didn't live in the Muhammad Ali era. I didn't live in Sugar Ray Robinson's era. This is Floyd Mayweather's era. I can only beat the guys they put in front of me."

Hatton targets De La Hoya!

Fri, 04 May 2007 12:30:00 +0300

Unbeaten IBO jr welterweight champion Ricky Hatton says Oscar De La Hoya will "use his size and reach" to defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday night. What's more, 'The Hitman' is targeting the winner. "If I had the choice I think I'd like to fight De La Hoya," Hatton told Sky Sports. "He's just a massive, massive name. He's not just a modern-day legend, looking at all the world titles he's won, he's a legend.

De La Hoya, Mayweather almost through talking

Thu, 03 May 2007 04:12:00 +0300

After three months of verbal sparring, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya are just about ready to shut up and fight. Boxing's best pound-for-pound fighter and its most popular champion said little to spark controversy or antagonize each other Wednesday at the largest media gathering before their fight for De La Hoya's WBC 154-pound title Saturday night.

Arch rivals set for richest fight

Wed, 02 May 2007 01:44:00 +0300

Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather meet at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday for what has the potential to be the richest fight in boxing history. Six-weight world champion De la Hoya is defending his WBC light middleweight belt against the unbeaten Mayweather, a world champion at four weights.

Oscar, Floyd on weight!

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:15:00 +0300

Both Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather took part in the mandatory WBC 7-day safety weight check-ins from their respective training camps. Stepping on the scale in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and overseen by the Puerto Rico Boxing Commission President, Jose Penagaricano, De La Hoya weighed 158 pounds. "I'm ready and eagerly awaiting the sound of the bell." Mayweather weighed in at the Las Vegas offices of Dr. Robert Voy

Roger Mayweather: Why do I need Floyd Sr.'s opinion!

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:54:00 +0300

Much was made in the media about longtime Oscar De La Hoya trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. moving over to the camp of his son Floyd Mayweather Jr. Did the elder Floyd bring inside knowledge with him on how his son can defeat the Golden Boy in the May 5 De La Hoya-Mayweather superfight? If so, Floyd Jr.'s head trainer Roger Mayweather doesn't want to hear it. Roger made it abundantly clear today in a profanity-laced tirade that

Floyd: Oscar just another foe!

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:26:00 +0300

"I'm very happy with the way camp is running for this fight. We're just doing what we do, taking care of business. My job is to push my team to the limit. And my team's job is to push me to the limit. Oscar is just a name. I've been here before. I'm not nervous. He's just another opponent to me. We know Oscar has problems with smart, slick boxers, he better have his game plan ready come May 5. I make a fight like this

De La Hoya Media Day!

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:36:00 +0300

Ever since I took this fight I have been preparing myself, I have started the visualizing process. I saw him fight and I said I can beat this guy. And at that point I started the mental preparation, I started to prepare spiritually and emotionally, and because of that now I'm totally at ease with myself and everyday when I'm training I feel comfortable, and that helps my training all the way around

Oscar, Floyd camp notes!

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:42:00 +0300

For Oscar De La Hoya and his new trainer Freddie Roach, the honeymoon is over and training camp is down to business. It is Roach's first training camp in three years (last one with Mike Tyson in Phoenix training for the Danny Williams fight) where he had to leave his Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, go on location, work with and set-up camp with just one fighter. "I am used to being at my gym 10 hours a day training a bunch

De La Hoya Camp Update!

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:02:00 +0300

Fightnews just caught up with Freddie Roach and got an exclusive update on Oscar De La Hoya's training camp in Puerto Rico. Roach gives us an in depth look at how camp is progressing thus far, and he also informed Fightnews that there is a very real possibility that he will be in San Antonio for Pacquiao's fight against Solis

Roger back in Floyd camp!

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:07:00 +0300

Floyd Mayweather welcomed his uncle Roger Mayweather � who has been the fighter's lead trainer for most of his career � back to the gym and his Las Vegas training camp this week for his May 5 super fight with Oscar De La Hoya. Mayweather, who did not hire another trainer while his uncle was jailed on a domestic abuse charge, is ecstatic to have his lead trainer back in his corner after a six-month and one-fight absence

Selfless Mosley to give De La Hoya a hand

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:30:00 +0300

Shane Mosley beat Oscar De La Hoya twice in major championship fights, taking the welterweight title from him in a stirring 2000 battle and then controversially winning the junior middleweight title from him in 2003. Back then, they were respectful ring rivals. Today, Mosley is a partner in De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions and they've become pals. In an individual sport, they've become as close to being teammates as you can be.

De La Hoya, Mayweather start 11-city promotional tour for May 5 bout

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:32:00 +0300

It was Oscar De La Hoya's turn to take the podium, and he could hardly get a word in. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was busy yelling back at rowdy fans, posing for pictures and doing everything he could to annoy De La Hoya. It's The Golden Boy against the Pretty Boy -- and, boy, what a scene it was.

Roach on Oscar, Manny & More!

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:05:00 +0300

Everyone in boxing knew that once the deal between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr was inked, that �The Golden Boy� would look elsewhere for a new trainer. Famed fight trainer Freddie Roach, already loaded with a stable full of champions, contenders, and prospects, had his hands full, but when an opportunity of a lifetime comes around, it's tough to pass on it, � It was a hard decision at first, because I have to give

De La Hoya chooses Roach as trainer for Mayweather bout

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:57:00 +0300

Suddenly eager to avoid the feuding Mayweather family, Oscar De La Hoya has chosen Freddie Roach as his trainer for a May 5 super welterweight title fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Floyd Mayweather Sr., who has trained De La Hoya since late 2000, turned down an offer to be in the boxer's corner against his estranged son.

De La Hoya's corner remains vacant

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:07:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya still hasn't hired a trainer for his May 5 WBC super welterweight showdown at the MGM Grand Garden with Floyd Mayweather Jr., a fight expected to be the richest in boxing history. De La Hoya is at financial odds with Floyd Mayweather Sr., who has trained him since 2001, and has rejected Mayweather Sr.'s request for a $2 million purse.

Floyd Sr.'s $2 million ultimatum!

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 21:08:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya's long-time trainer Floyd Mayweather has further escalated his already very public demands for a $2 million fee to train the Golden Boy in his May 5 megabout against Mayweather's son Floyd Mayweather Jr. "I told him my figure and he said he'd get back with me," Mayweather Sr. told USA Today. "I haven't heard from him yet, but soon it's going to be time to step up or step off." Floyd Sr. also stated, "What I'm asking for is

JACK MOSLEY SPEAKS ON POSSIBLY TRAINING DE LA HOYA

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:27:00 +0300

RC: Jack from what I understand your name is now being mentioned in the mix to possibly Oscar De La Hoya for his May 5th Showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. What can you tell us about that? JM: Well that�s true, I thought since Mayweather Sr. is not going to be training him, I said well I might as well go in there and train him. I trained Shane twice to do his thing against Oscar. I am a two-time

DE LA HOYA VS. MAYWEATHER SUPER FIGHT MAY 5 AT MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:02:00 +0300

It will be an unprecedented super fight between two boxing superstars and former Olympians. It will be an event poised to shatter records many believe would never be broken. Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to announce six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya will meet unbeaten, four-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev., in the biggest fight to hit the sport in decades

Oscar-Floyd is on for May 5!

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:51:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather have reached an agreement to fight on May 5. The fight was finalized today. The bout will be promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. "We are not going to comment what the deal is," Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer told Fightnews.com. "It's a fair deal and if the pay-per-view hits the numbers which we anticipate it will, it will be new record payday for both guys.....It's going to be big. It's clearly

Oscar open to Tito rematch!

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:27:00 +0300

"Trinidad can say whatever he wants," stated the Golden Boy. "He's Trinidad in Puerto Rico. Obviously I want to fight in May, which I'm going to do, whether it's Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Trinidad. If none of them want to fight, then I don't fight. Easy as that. I retire. There's no more fight in May. With Trinidad, it's funny because if he comes out of retirement again, it'll be probably his third or fourth time coming from retirement

Oscar fighting in 2007!

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 13:45:00 +0300

Six division world champion and current WBC super welterweight king Oscar De La Hoya has made a decision. "Oscar will be fighting next year," Golden Boy Promotions matchmaker Eric Gomez told Fightnews.com. "He's zeroed in on two opponents. One possible opponent is Felix Trinidad, who has been training apparently. He's down in weight and apparently he wants an opportunity to fight Oscar again, or give Oscar the opportuinity for

Oscar's final decison still to come!

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:58:00 +0300

"After endless hours of reflecting on my decision, I started to realize more and more that I put myself on tremendous time pressure in order to make the pay-per-view deadline for a September 16th fight. But it's too soon to make that decision, so I will continue to reflect on this, and I think I deserve to make this decision without any outside pressure."

MAYWEATHER RETURNS ON NOVEMBER 4...NOT AGAINST DE LA HOYA!

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:19:00 +0300

Leonard Ellerbe, advisor to pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr has informed Boxingtalk.com that, "It appears Oscar De La Hoya does not plan on fighting again this year, therfore Floyd's next fight will take place on HBO PPV on November 4." Ellerbe also informed Boxingtalk.com that HBO has penciled Mayweather in for a February 24, his birthday. According to Ellerbe those in the running for Mayweather's November 4 date are

Mayorga fails drug test!

Fri, 12 May 2006 14:33:00 +0300

Ricardo Mayorga has tested positive for a banned substance in his post fight drug test. The former WBC super welterweight champion tested postive for the drug Lasix and is now facing a NASAC hearing where he is likely to be fined, suspended or both. Rosendo Alvarez, who tested positive for the same substance last month, was fined and suspended by the commission until 2007

Oscar injured in win!

Tue, 09 May 2006 12:21:00 +0300

WBC super welterweight champion Oscar De La Hoya tore a muscle in his left forearm on Saturday night during his demolition of Ricardo Mayorga in Las Vegas. According to the L.A. Times, he is also suffering from a slight tear of the rotator cuff. "I will not have surgery on my rotator cuff," he told the paper. "I will try to let it heal on its own along with medication." He did not specify what actions will be taken for the

De La Hoya destroys Mayorga!

Sun, 07 May 2006 17:28:00 +0300

Oscar De La Hoya (38-4, 30 KOs) destroyed Ricardo Mayorga (28-6-1, 23 KOs) to claim the WBC super welterweight title on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. De La Hoya dropped Mayorga with a left hook in round one and staggered him later in the round. Oscar continued to batter Mayorga in round two. Mayorga landed a good uppercut in round three, although it was still Oscar's round. "The Golden Boy" continued to school

Mayorga 153.5, De La Hoya 153.5

Sat, 06 May 2006 13:39:00 +0300

WBC super welterweight champion Ricardo Mayorga and Oscar De La Hoya both weighed in today at 153.5 in advance of tomorrow night's PPV showdown. Kassim Ouma and Marco Antonio Rubio both scaled in at 153 for their undercard bout, however Joan Guzman must lose 1.5 pounds in the next two hours for his bout against Javier Jauregui. Also Jorge Paez Jr. tipped the scale at 136 against Lowell Brownfield at 135.5

Mayorga: I will KO Oscar in 6!

Fri, 05 May 2006 12:11:00 +0300

WBC super welterweight champion Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga confirmed today that he will step into the ring against "The Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya to defend his title at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and on HBO Pay-Per-View on Saturday night. Mayorga sent word to members of the media asking them to join him at his 3 p.m workout at the Las Vegas Boxing Club, just off the Las Vegas Strip, to make his announcement. "I have decided to fight," Mayorga

Danger Zone in danger!

Thu, 04 May 2006 16:07:00 +0300

However the Championship belt seems to be the least important aspect of this fight, as rumor has it Oscar De La Hoya is using Mayorga as a tune up for a grand finale to his career facing Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 16th in Las Vegas. Mayorga the unapologetic smoker did not take much of a liking to being used as the sacrificial lamb, his words and even slaps one point during the press tour have made this bout a bit more

Oscar: I'll teach Mayorga a lesson!

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:10:00 +0300

"Mayorga's gotten under my skin, but he hasn't gotten in my head," Oscar De La Hoya said today. The Golden Boy said he has sparred 130 rounds and "feels really strong and really fast" for his May 6 "Danger Zone" bout against WBC junior middleweight champion Ricardo Mayorga at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Mayorga's prefight comments have made Oscar highly motivated. "I want to teach this guy a lesson really bad....it's going to be

Don King: "Trinidad is coming back when Mayorga knocks out De La Hoya!"

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:04:00 +0300

Promoter Don King has revealed that if Ricardo Mayorga can beat Oscar De La Hoya on May 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Puerto Rican legend Felix "Tito" Trinidad is ready to make a shock comeback to boxing. "When Mayorga knocks out Oscar, hello Trinidad," King said on Tuesday. 33 year-old Trinidad 42-2 (35) has not fought since his twelve round points loss to Winky Wright on May 14 last year in Las Vegas. He announced his retirement

Oscar: Mayorga will pay!

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 14:18:00 +0300

"This fight is very important to me because I want to become a world champion again and I want to retire as a world champion," said Oscar de la Hoya from his training camp at the Wilfredo Gomez Gym in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. "That being said, I did not want to fight an easy fight so I chose a very dangerous opponent in Ricardo Mayorga. I knew he would bring out the best in me I have worked very, very hard in training camp to show up on May

Mayorga camp notes!

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:52:00 +0300

WBC super welterweight champion Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga will be fighting one of the most popular boxers in history on May 6, "The Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya, and his training regimen is evidence that he is taking this fight seriously. Mayorga started his training here on Feb. 23 at the new Fight Club gym. The first interval of training began with a 3-mile morning jog each day at 7 a.m. After his jog, El Matador eats breakfast and

More venom from Mayorga!

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 17:38:00 +0300

On May 6th, signs declaring the MGM Grand, as a "Danger Zone" will be posted throughout the arena. However, judging by the total disdain that the WBC junior middleweight champion Ricardo Mayorga has for the six-division champion Oscar De La Hoya, the "Danger Zone" has now become more of a "War Zone." De La Hoya has had to put up with insult after insult. Mayorga's lack of respect has him questioning Oscar's sexuality, his internal fortitude to

Mayorga-De La Hoya presser!

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 03:08:00 +0300

The fireworks continued between Oscar De La Hoya and Ricardo Mayorga Tuesday afternoon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in West Los Angeles. If the media and all in attendance were looking for free entertainment from Mayorga, they got it in great abundance, as Mayorga reeled off a series of quotes and antics that would make a longshoreman blush.

CHAT TRANSCRIPT: OSCAR DE LA HOYA

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:10:00 +0300

Oscar, in the past you have shown a significant stamina loss past the 7th round, vs Mayorga this could be extremely dangerous. How do you see yourself spending your energy in order to make sure you are not tired out by the later rounds? OSCAR_DE_LA_HOYA: I think I figured something out after so many years and that is, every time I fight I tend to stay too tight. The key is to relax

DKP and Golden Boy discussing Judah-Mosley!

Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:45:00 +0300

In addition to the potential May 6 Oscar De La Hoya-Ricardo Mayorga HBO PPV, reliable sources close to the situation have informed Boxingtalk.com that Golden Boy Promotions and Don King Productions are also discussing Luis Perez-Fernando Montiel, Vicente Mosquera-Javier Jauregui and a Zab Judah-Shane Mosley superfight for early 2006. Don King and Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer were unavailable for immediate comment.

Oscar De La Hoya is plotting his return to the ring

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:32:00 +0300

While Schaefer and De La Hoya (37-4, 29 KOs) were in El Paso, Texas, last week promoting Marco Antonio Barrera's junior lightweight title defense against Mzonke Fana, they had a meeting to talk about De La Hoya's plans. "He told me what his plans are and now I am going to see if we can put everything together in the next few weeks and see what kind of opponents are available," Schaefer said...