Oscar wins weight battle

De La Hoya two pounds under welterweight limit

Last updated: 6th December 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Oscar wins weight battle

Oscar: In great shape

DE LA HOYA v PACQUIAO
12 Rounds Welterweight
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Oscar De La Hoya will have a weight advantage when he takes on Manny Pacquiao in one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the year.

Both fighters came in well under the welterweight limit of 147lbs (10st 7lb) with De La Hoya tipping the scales at 145, three pounds heavier than Pacquiao at 142.

Both fighters looked in great shape despite the Golden Boy having not fought at such a weight for seven years.

In contrast Filipino star Pacquaio - rated the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world - will come in seven pounds heavier than he has ever done before.

With the talking over, the pair looked determined as they eyed each other in front of a huge crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas ahead of what promises to be a fascinating clash between two of the biggest boxing names.

De La Hoya has won world titles at six different weight classes, while former flyweight Pacquiao is a five-weight champion.