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Pacquiao puts De la Hoya to bed with hugs and kisses by garrickismypal

The Mexicutioner. The People’s Champ.

De La Hoya Pacquiao Boxing

Please don’t get me wrong. I’ve been a huge fan of Oscar de la Hoya since forever. But what I witnessed tonight was simply the dawn of his constantly criticized career. Oscar de la Hoya, at the tender age of 35, was shown that he is no longer able to rise to a challenge.

From the begining of the fight, after the end of round 1, something was already shown to be wrong with the Golden Boy’s approach to the Filipino’s slick and relentless pitter patter.

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De la Hoya vs Pacquiao: From Freak Show to Dream Match by garrickismypal

Oscar de la Hoya. Golden Boy. Born and raised in east Los Angeles. Winner of a gold medal in the 1992 Olympics. Professional record 40-4, with 30 knock outs.

Emmanuel Pacquiao. The Mexicutioner. Raised in and still a resident of General Santos City, Philipines. Professional record 47-3-2, with 35 knock outs.

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