Was De La Hoya v. Whitaker really a robbery?

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  • UTEP
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    #11
    Originally posted by PBP
    No. Press scores favored Whitaker 14-11. Pretty even fight that could go either way.

    There should have been a rematch, do you know if Whitaker pushed for one?

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    • Godsfly
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      #12
      oscar eeked it............i wouldn't argue if anyone had it for pea (close fight)

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        #13
        Originally posted by UTEP
        There should have been a rematch, do you know if Whitaker pushed for one?
        He did. He purchased space on the front page of the LA times demanding one. lol

        Oscar didn't need it though. Smart move business wise.

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          #14
          Originally posted by PBP
          No. Press scores favored Whitaker 14-11. Pretty even fight that could go either way.
          Wow... I am surprised more favored Whitaker.

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            #15
            Originally posted by PBP
            He did. He purchased space on the front page of the LA times demanding one. lol

            Oscar didn't need it though. Smart move business wise.
            Pea went into rehab

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              #16
              Originally posted by PBP
              He did. He purchased space on the front page of the LA times demanding one. lol

              Oscar didn't need it though. Smart move business wise.

              Damn, it was all downhill for Whitaker after that. He was past prime when he fought Oscar though.

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                #17
                Originally posted by PBP
                He did. He purchased space on the front page of the LA times demanding one. lol

                Oscar didn't need it though. Smart move business wise.
                Whitaker was a bad style for oscar (even a past prime version) it was all wrong.......i think oscar just hated every moment of being in the ring with him & made his mind up that he would never go towards him again.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by Holywarrior
                  Pea went into rehab
                  Oscar wasn't giving him a rematch regardless I think.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by pigsfly
                    Whitaker was a bad style for oscar (even a past prime version) it was all wrong.......i think oscar just hated every moment of being in the ring with him & made his mind up that he would never go towards him again.
                    Yup. That sums it up exactly.

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                      #20
                      No....it was a close fight though. The cards were too wide.

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