Just got back from PBF-DLH presser

"The Golden Boy" OSCAR DE LA HOYA 37 Wins - 4 Losses - 29 KO's Fast Facts Born February 4, 1973 Age 31 Resides in East Los Angeles, CA Born in Whittier, California 5' 10 1/2" 73" reach Professional debut at age 19 on November 23, 1992 Self managed Trained by Floyd Mayweather, Sr. Professional Career Highlights Former WBO World Middleweight Champion Ranked WBC #1, WBA #1, The Ring #1 at 154 pounds The Ring "1995 Fighter of the Year" Former WBC Super Welterweight World Champion, two successful defences Former WBA "Unified" Super Welterweight World Champion, one successful defence Former two-time WBC Welterweight World Champion, seven successful title defences Former WBC Ssuper Lightweight World Champion, one successful defence Former WBO Lightweight World Champion, six successful defences Former WBO Junior Lightweight World Champion, one successful defence Amateur Background Reported 228 amateur fights (223-5). 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, 132 pounds. He defeated Marco Rudolph by decision in the finals to become the only U.S. Gold Medalist in the 1992 Games. Oscar said regarding his mother who died when he was working towards making the team, "The most important thing I've done in my life was winning the Olympic gold medal for my mother... She was my motivation, my biggest fan." 1991 World Championships Silver Medalist, 132 pounds. 1991 U.S. National Champion, 132 pounds. 1990 Goodwill Games Champion, 125 pounds. 1990 U.S. National Champion, 125 pounds. 1989 National Golden Gloves Champion, 119 pounds. Personal Background Father and grandfather were boxers. He said "I was a little kid who used to fight a lot on the street, and get beat up. But I liked boxing. So my dad took me to the gym." Started boxing at age six. Recorded a pop music CD in 2000 which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Married Puerto Rican singer, Millie Corretjer, in October 2001. Formed his own boxing promotion company, Golden Boy Promotions in December 2001. Strengths Excellent offensive and defensive skills, speed, mobility and punching power. Versatile in the ring - can fight aggressively or counterpunch Physically strong and durable Experienced against top opposition Strong amateur background Career Record Oscar De La Hoya Career Record _______________________________________________________________ "Pretty Boy" FLOYD MAYWEATHER, JR. 35 - 0, 24 KOs Fast Facts Age: 28 Born: February 24, 1977 Resides in Las Vegas, Nevada Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan Height: 5' 8" Reach: 72" Trained by Roger Mayweather (Uncle) Career Highlights World championship fights: 14 - 0 WBC Super Lightweight World Champion Ranked The Ring #1 Pound for Pound Former WBC lightweight world champion, three successful defenses Former WBC super featherweight world champion, eight successful defenses World Boxing Council "2005 Fighter of the Year" 1996 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 125 Lbs. Five-time U.S. National Amateur Champion Professional debut at age 19 in 1996 Personal and Amateur Background 1996 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 125 Lbs 1996 National Golden Gloves Champion, 125 Lbs 1996 Michigan State Golden Gloves Champion, 125 Lbs 1995 U.S. National Champion, 125 Lbs 1995 National PAL Champion, 125 Lbs; Outstanding Boxer award 1994 National Golden Gloves Champion,; Outstanding Boxer Award 1994 Michigan State Golden Gloves champion, 112 Lbs 1993 National Golden Gloves Champion, 106 Lbs 1993 Michigan State Golden Gloves Champion, 106 Lbs 1996 Olympics, 125 pounds in his first fight in July 1996, he stopped Bakhtiyar Tileganov of Kazakhstan at 0:57 of the 2nd round. In his 2nd fight in July 1996, he won a 16-3 decision against Artur Gevorgyan of Armenia. In the quarter finals in July 1996, Mayweather won a 16-3 decision against Lorenzo Aragon of Cuba, becoming the first U.S. boxer to defeat a Cuban in 20 years. In the semi finals in August 1996, he lost a very controversial 10-9 decision, which the U.S. team protested against Serafim Todorov of Bulgaria. Started boxing at age 7 Reportedly had 90 amateur bouts (84-6). Son of former contender Floyd Mayweather, Sr. and the nephew of former two-time world champion, Roger Mayweather and former contender Jeff Mayweather Regarding his nickname, Mayweather said, "I got that name not because of my looks, but because when my fights finished, I never came out cut or bruised. My amateur teammats gave me the name." Professional Experience 35 Fights 230 Total Rounds 130 World Championship Rounds Average Length of Bouts 6.5 Rounds Knockout Percentage 68 % Distance Fights 12 Rounds: 7 (7-0) 10 Rounds: 4 (4-0) Strengths Most talented fighter in the ring today One of the hardest working in the gym Exceptional skills, speed, movement and defense Great natural athletic ability Good instincts in the ring Accurate combination puncher with excellent handspeed and good power in both hands Strong amateur background Comes from a strong family boxing tradition

Fuck it, I just hope De La Hoya will win. He has plenty of advantages. I think some of you have convinced yourselves that Oscar is a little more aged than he really is. Floyd is very good but not on Pernell's level in my opinion. I slightly favor Floyd to win due to superior ability to box...but Oscar has enough skills that warrant him a 2nd thought when it comes to betting.

Your statement is true but the DLH vs Tito fight was damn near 10 years ago when DLH was in his prime (1999 I believe). He was about 26 or 27 years old then & was an ACTIVE welterweight. He's 34 now, not really that active, & has been as high as 160 lbs. Even in the Mayorga fight you can tell DLH isn't the same at all. His hand speed & foot speed have slowed tremendously. He showed that he still has good power, but Mayorga was able to hit him often which he never would've been hit with those kind of punches 8 years ago. A fighter with the hand & foot speed of Mayweather is going to give DLH all types of hell. If Sweet Pea gave DLH hell when DLH was in his prime, he's in alot trouble against a PRIME Mayweather. Now if this was the DLH from 8 years ago that Mayweather's fighting, it would be a completely different story. the difference here is that sweet pea was not naturally 10 pounds lighter and could better take the punch of someone with oscars power and could better match oscars strenght if not his power.

For once I think he looked nervously overwhelmed by an opponents tactics.Dont know if it had anything to with that. next time he tries to sell us a "barrera v Fana" kind of ppv we should all get overwhelmed and mot buy it .............

For once I think he looked nervously overwhelmed by an opponents tactics.Dont know if it had anything to with that. Maybe it's because he's too big a star, I didn't see him overwhelmed at all.

soo pissed he did not talk to the fans at all...................... For once I think he looked nervously overwhelmed by an opponents tactics.Dont know if it had anything to with that.

soo he did not talk to the fans at all...................... He spends alot of his energy hiding from his fans.

Oh by the way. Those who don't know Spanish Oscar said in Spanish, "Come May 5th I'm gonna beat this snot nose kid's ass". He looks genuinely pissed to. soo pissed he did not talk to the fans at all......................

Oh by the way. Those who don't know Spanish Oscar said in Spanish, "Come May 5th I'm gonna beat this snot nose kid's ass". He looks genuinely pissed to.

Floyd may act like an obnoxious clown, but I agree with one thing he said. "I'm not going to sit up there and give you the same old boring interview". Almost every time I hear Oscar speak in public, it's basically some rehearsed speech. From b-talk.

They're just talking shit to hype up the fight. Floyd's trying to piss Oscar off and trying to make Oscar look stupid. I think with the offense defense, he's saying Oscar has no defense and he has both. I wouldn't take everything they do and say seriously. Floyd just gets under my skin but what you said is 100% correct.

Here are some more quotes. When asked about his trash talking, Mayweather said "It's about selling the fight, so it's really about having fun." "A one hand willy could never beat a Pretty Boy Floyd."

my bad dog, I assumed we were all talking about the Delahoya-Mayweather presser.:hail: Sorry for snapping on you :( I just got back from work and my boss made me stay 15 mins extra and I was pissed.

nice comparison. you failed to to point out the boxing lesson dlh administered to trinidad regardless of how the judges thought dlh should have fought. what you have is the best defensive fighter with the fastest hands and best footwork facing a 6 division champion who will hit him harder than hes ever been hit, is much bigger and stronger and seems to have the motivation he has sometimes lacked in previous fights. if size and power were equal floyd would eazily beat oscar, maybe ko him, but thats not the case. as far as not winning big fights, you dont earn titles in 6 divisions by fighting little fights. they both have the chance to beat the other its just a matter of how the fight unfolds. oscar has faced fighters close to what floyd brings to the table, floyd has never fought anyone close to what dlh brings to the table. i believe the power floyd will be facing will be too much to overcome. oscar by ko middle to late rounds. Your statement is true but the DLH vs Tito fight was damn near 10 years ago when DLH was in his prime (1999 I believe). He was about 26 or 27 years old then & was an ACTIVE welterweight. He's 34 now, not really that active, & has been as high as 160 lbs. Even in the Mayorga fight you can tell DLH isn't the same at all. His hand speed & foot speed have slowed tremendously. He showed that he still has good power, but Mayorga was able to hit him often which he never would've been hit with those kind of punches 8 years ago. A fighter with the hand & foot speed of Mayweather is going to give DLH all types of hell. If Sweet Pea gave DLH hell when DLH was in his prime, he's in alot trouble against a PRIME Mayweather. Now if this was the DLH from 8 years ago that Mayweather's fighting, it would be a completely different story.

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/28/fullj.getty-73370021ab018_oscar_de_la_h_3_34_19_pm.jpg Oscar doesnt look as fat as you guys saying I don't think he's fat but he admitted to weighing 163.

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/28/fullj.getty-73370021ab018_oscar_de_la_h_3_34_19_pm.jpg Oscar doesnt look as fat as you guys saying I don't think he's fat but he admitted to weighing 163.

Let me point out in the conference he showed no class what so ever. Delahoya sat down and listened to what he had to say but when Oscar got up to talk he was running around like little kid. Also he said a hot offense beats a cold defense. Isnt he the defensive fighter and Oscar the offensive fighter? The other guy that got up to talk before Floyd said Floyd is gonna beat his ass and before that he said he isnt gonna find Floyd. Dont you have to be there to beat someones ass? Dont now why I find all kinds of shit wrong with this dude. They're just talking shit to hype up the fight. Floyd's trying to piss Oscar off and trying to make Oscar look stupid. I think with the offense defense, he's saying Oscar has no defense and he has both. I wouldn't take everything they do and say seriously.

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/28/fullj.getty-73370021ab018_oscar_de_la_h_3_34_19_pm.jpg Oscar doesnt look as fat as you guys saying

C'mon, do I have to break it down very slowly? Alright, let's walk through this together. You said: "The other guy that got up to talk before Floyd said Floyd is gonna beat his ass and before that he said he isnt gonna find Floyd. Dont you have to be there to beat someones ass?" I said: "Against Gatti, Mayweather both beat his ass while maintaining an air-tight defense." That was an instance of Mayweather getting in and out while being effective offensively and defensively. Does that satisfy your inquiry? my bad dog, I assumed we were all talking about the Delahoya-Mayweather presser.:hail:

So you are saying this will be like that fight? How bout similair? close? C'mon, do I have to break it down very slowly? Alright, let's walk through this together. You said: "The other guy that got up to talk before Floyd said Floyd is gonna beat his ass and before that he said he isnt gonna find Floyd. Dont you have to be there to beat someones ass?" I said: "Against Gatti, Mayweather both beat his ass while maintaining an air-tight defense." That was an instance of Mayweather getting in and out while being effective offensively and defensively. Does that satisfy your inquiry?