11 at Staples Center. LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Oscar de la Hoya last fought in 2008, when he was defeated by Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Soon after he announced his retirement. But de la Hoya, at age 48, is making a comeback to the ring.
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Who did Oscar De La Hoya lose to?
11 at Staples Center. LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Oscar de la Hoya last fought in 2008, when he was defeated by Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Soon after he announced his retirement. But de la Hoya, at age 48, is making a comeback to the ring.
Did Mayweather lose to De La Hoya?
Oscar De La Hoya fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 5, 2007 in Las Vegas, losing a razor-thin split decision.
How much did Pacquiao make against De La Hoya?
Despite this being De La Hoya’s last professional fight, he earned a staggering amount of $20 million. On the other hand, Pacquiao earned a guaranteed $6 million.
How many fights did Oscar De La Hoya win?
39
| Oscar De La Hoya | |
|---|---|
| Total fights | 45 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 6 |
How old is Mayweather Jr?
45 years (February 24, 1977)Floyd Mayweather / Age
At 40 years old, he is 11 years older than McGregor. Mayweather was born on February 24, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Who Really Won Mayweather vs De La Hoya?
While Oscar De La Hoya did prove to be one of the toughest opponents for the still-undefeated Floyd Mayweather, the latter ultimately won the bout via split decision. The official scores on the judges’ scorecard read 115-113, 116-112, and 113-115, paving the way to a victory for ‘Money’.
How many PPV buys for Mayweather vs Pacquiao?
4.6 million pay-
Sportico was the first to report the news. Three of the top four fights all-time based on pay-per-view buys involved Mayweather, the retired champion, with his fight against Manny Pacquiao in 2015 generating a record 4.6 million pay-per-view buys.
When did Oscar de la Hoya fight Floyd Mayweather Jr?
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., billed as The World Awaits, was a light middleweight superfight that took place on May 5, 2007, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada between six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya (38–4, 30 KO) and undefeated four-division champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (37–0, 24 KO).
What weight did Oscar de la Hoya fight at?
The fight took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada under the promotion of Golden Boy Promotions. It was contested at 154 pounds, with De La Hoya defending his WBC light middleweight championship.
Who is Oscar de la Hoya’s trainer?
The series focused on each fighter’s training and preparation for the bout. A subplot to the fight concerned whether De La Hoya would be trained by Floyd Mayweather Sr., the estranged father of Mayweather Jr. Mayweather Sr. had served as De La Hoya’s trainer since 2001.
What happened to de la Hoya vs Forbes?
De La Hoya (39–5, 30 KOs) looked extremely sluggish but ultimately won a unanimous decision over Forbes, 119–109, 119–109 and 120–108. The rematch never took place due to Mayweather’s retirement in 2008 and De La Hoya’s retirement in 2009, although Mayweather would return to boxing in 2009, eventually retiring for good in 2017.