2007-05-05 05:56:48 · 7 answers · asked by edward s 1 in Sports ➔ Boxing
Pernell Whitaker gave De La Hoya Hell while De La Hoya was young and unbeaten. Many think Whitaker lost due to a bad judges' decision. Whitaker was an old worn out (sorry to say this about him) coke head at the time of the fight. But it was his style that De La Hoya could not handle. But Pernell didn't land as many shots and few hard shots. A guy came along with a similar style, who could hit named Shane Mosley. Shane Mosley as we all know beat De La Hoya. De La Hoya had a chance to adjust and rematch, he lost again. He just can't beat that particular style. Is De La Hoya an all time great? Hell yeah he is. But you have to face facts, Mayweather has a similar style to that of Whitaker and Mosley, the question is, can he throw enough punches to win. I say "Yes he can". I don't think there will be a KO, but I believe Mayweather will take a unanimous decision. And in my opinion, De La Hoya hasn't beaten a big name since 2002 versus Fernando Vargas. 5 years is a long time, especially in boxing. I predict Mayweather in 12, then Golden Boy Promotions will try to sign him into their stable of fighters.
2007-05-05 06:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This fight looks like it will turn out like PBF's last fight against Carlos Baldomir. De La Hoya will look to land his left hook for 12 rounds while PBF rolls away from Golden Boy's power shots and throws counter punch combos. I hate to say it but Mayweather is going to win a BORING 12 round decision.
And yes, speed does win boxing matches. Ask Arturo Gatti about the beat down Floyd Mayweather gave him. All the size and power in the world doesn't matter if De La Hoya can't apply it and land his power shots.
2007-05-05 06:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oscar each and each of ways! he's in straight forward terms a smarted fighter and far extra technical. Yeah, I do supply Mayweather props, he has some abilities, yet I do in basic terms no longer think of he can stand there and shop receiving tougher punches and shifting around like he oftentimes does. it is going to be a tricky and not straight forward combat, yet i think of De la Hoya is going to win on the top.
2016-12-28 13:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by montogomery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I dont know much about boxing but I know this the fastest guy usually wins. So, my money is on Floyd Mayweather. Although, I do want De La Hoya to win.
2007-05-05 06:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by patriots15fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Floyd because he's faster Oscar will have to keep backing up around the ring like he does when he's in trouble.
2007-05-05 06:13:17 · answer #5 · answered by one2thepoint 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oscar because he has the will to go 15 rounds.but mayweather is fast with the 123 punch.but i got my money on delahoya
2007-05-05 06:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by unknown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PBF BY DEC
2007-05-08 13:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋