Oscar De La Hoya's May 3, 2008 Tune-Up Opponent

There isn't any boxer that can really prepare ODLH for Floyd Mayweather... Actually, Cory Spinks is a Junior Middleweight and could probaly do a decent imitation of Floyd Mayweather's style... or Paulie and Steve who are both small guys, with good defense, and quick, they also dont pose much of a problem which is what is wanted in a tune up fight. Hes not saying its going to be a good fight or even competitive, so i dont get why people are complaining.

and how would Chavez prepare Oscar for Mayweather? they are probably about as different as fighters can get, you do know what tune-up fights are for right? There isn't any boxer that can really prepare ODLH for Floyd Mayweather... Actually, Cory Spinks is a Junior Middleweight and could probaly do a decent imitation of Floyd Mayweather's style...

He is going after JW's and these aren't exactly the best in the business but at least the fight is not on PPV.

Who do you think should be ODLH's opponent for his 05-03-08 tune-up bout? I've heard that Steve Forbes, Paulie Malignaggi, and Dmitri Salita are all potential options for the fight. Malignaggi and Forbes are most likely being considered due to their speed, so that they can provide De La Hoya with the chance to warm up for Floyd Mayweather's elusive style in September, but they are both Junior Welterweights and considerably smaller than Oscar, who will be fighting Mayweather at the 154 Ibs. Junior Middleweight limit. I think that the perfect option for ODLH would be to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who is a Junior Middleweight. Chavez Jr. is undefeated and has already expressed a desire to someday avenge his father's two losses to De La Hoya. The revenge dynamic would add drama and hype to the build-up and overall provide Oscar with a competitive, but certain victory. and how would Chavez prepare Oscar for Mayweather? they are probably about as different as fighters can get, you do know what tune-up fights are for right?

Oscar better be careful. lol. Don't want another Sturm situation.lol. Not gonna happen and he is careful. Why do you think there are 3 candidates that happened to be jr.welterweights. Not even welterweights.........that's called playing it safe.

I've read Paulie Malinaggi is desperate for a big payday. He said he don't care about nothing else at this point but getting his bank account filled up. I say Delahoya should give him a title shot. There is some intrigue behind that fight.

Oscar better be careful. lol. Don't want another Sturm situation.lol.