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Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya: The hypothetical fight at 130 pounds
Article By Matt Ryan
Who would win at super featherweight?
Ever since Manny Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach claimed he wanted to see Pacquiao fight superstar Oscar De La Hoya, fans across the boxing world have been clamoring for Bob Arum – who originally wanted Pacquiao to fight 130 pound contender Humberto Soto – to make the Pacquiao-De La Hoya fight happen. But in order for the bout to take place, Pacquiao would need to move up 12 pounds in weight to meet the much bigger De La Hoya, who has fought as high as 160 pounds.
Pacquiao started his career at a minute 106 pounds, but has since moved up to 135 pounds. Against De La Hoya, he would likely fight around 144 pounds while “The Golden Boy” would weigh in at 147 pounds.
But De La Hoya wasn’t always so big. He began his career at 130 pounds before moving up five divisions over the course of his career to challenge for the middleweight title.
So what if Pacquiao and De La Hoya had met under different circumstances around the lower weight classes? It’s an interesting topic that deserves analysis as Pacquiao-De La Hoya comes closer to being done as the clock turns.
130 pounds: At super featherweight, both Pacquiao and De La Hoya were wrecking machines. Pacquiao tore through the likes of Erik Morales, Oscar Larios, and Marco Antonio Barrera. De La Hoya won a title at 130 pounds in just his twelfth career fight, and he never lost in the weight class.
If the two were to meet at 130 pounds, Pacquiao would likely use his tremendous speed and ferocity to overwhelm the taller, lankier De La Hoya. De La Hoya would attempt to establish a jab to keep Pacquiao off of him.
In the early rounds, Pacquiao would be out-boxed by De La Hoya, who would pepper the Filipino with quick combinations. Pacquiao, however, would land some solid shots to the body of De La Hoya, and “The Golden Boy” would feel the affect of the blows.
In the middle rounds, Pacquiao would likely take over by wearing De La Hoya down. Using his incredible power, Pacquiao would continue to pound De La Hoya to the body and head; by landing these punches, Pacquiao would be slightly ahead on the scorecards heading into the later rounds.
In the final clips of the fight, both men would dig down deep, trying to make a final impression on the judges. De La Hoya would stage a rally that included a few robust left hooks, and Pacquiao would come back with his own violent barrages.
In the end, it would be Pacquiao who came out on top. His combination of speed, power, and stamina would be too much for De La Hoya to handle.
Article By Matt Ryan
Who would win at super featherweight?
Ever since Manny Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach claimed he wanted to see Pacquiao fight superstar Oscar De La Hoya, fans across the boxing world have been clamoring for Bob Arum – who originally wanted Pacquiao to fight 130 pound contender Humberto Soto – to make the Pacquiao-De La Hoya fight happen. But in order for the bout to take place, Pacquiao would need to move up 12 pounds in weight to meet the much bigger De La Hoya, who has fought as high as 160 pounds.
Pacquiao started his career at a minute 106 pounds, but has since moved up to 135 pounds. Against De La Hoya, he would likely fight around 144 pounds while “The Golden Boy” would weigh in at 147 pounds.
But De La Hoya wasn’t always so big. He began his career at 130 pounds before moving up five divisions over the course of his career to challenge for the middleweight title.
So what if Pacquiao and De La Hoya had met under different circumstances around the lower weight classes? It’s an interesting topic that deserves analysis as Pacquiao-De La Hoya comes closer to being done as the clock turns.
130 pounds: At super featherweight, both Pacquiao and De La Hoya were wrecking machines. Pacquiao tore through the likes of Erik Morales, Oscar Larios, and Marco Antonio Barrera. De La Hoya won a title at 130 pounds in just his twelfth career fight, and he never lost in the weight class.
If the two were to meet at 130 pounds, Pacquiao would likely use his tremendous speed and ferocity to overwhelm the taller, lankier De La Hoya. De La Hoya would attempt to establish a jab to keep Pacquiao off of him.
In the early rounds, Pacquiao would be out-boxed by De La Hoya, who would pepper the Filipino with quick combinations. Pacquiao, however, would land some solid shots to the body of De La Hoya, and “The Golden Boy” would feel the affect of the blows.
In the middle rounds, Pacquiao would likely take over by wearing De La Hoya down. Using his incredible power, Pacquiao would continue to pound De La Hoya to the body and head; by landing these punches, Pacquiao would be slightly ahead on the scorecards heading into the later rounds.
In the final clips of the fight, both men would dig down deep, trying to make a final impression on the judges. De La Hoya would stage a rally that included a few robust left hooks, and Pacquiao would come back with his own violent barrages.
In the end, it would be Pacquiao who came out on top. His combination of speed, power, and stamina would be too much for De La Hoya to handle.
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