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The World Awaits Post Fight
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Now it's time for you to see everything
that went on from this weekends World Awaits post fight
press conference in Las Vegas.
There
is plenty you are not going to want to miss and you can see
it here on our always FREE
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Floyd Runs Away With Oscar’s
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Written By
William Trillo
Photos By
Marlene Marquez
Boxing is not dead, whoever put it on life support and
was ready to pull the plug had better think again. If
this weekends World Awaits, Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd
Mayweather Jr. event proved anything it’s that with the
right promotion and sponsors, big time boxing will
always have a place in the hearts of sports fans in
America and across the globe. I am sure the soon to be
released numbers will attest to that.
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The World Wasn't
Awaiting The Undercard
In Fact They Didn't
Care Less
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Photos & Report By William Trillo
It's not fair, but being a part of this undercard was a
curse not a blessing, no matter what anyone was trying to
tell you. No one, I repeat, No one had any interest as
to what was going on at the MGM Grand last night until
roughly 8:15 PM on Saturday night.
If you need any proof of that all you
need to do is ask anyone who saw the fights, who won the
undercard fights, chances are you will get a blank stare.
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The Way Under Undercard |
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It's common practice for the media members to grab their meal
during the early bouts and sit in the media room, all the while
keeping an eye on the TV screens in the house to keep up on all
the action in the ring. Call it killing to birds with one stone,
or feeding your face while watching the fights...whatever. The
point I am trying to make is the TV screens in the media room
will always keep you on top of the events going on a few doors
down...well almost always.
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ERROR IN DELAHOYA/MAYWEATHER SCORECARD? |
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Panic in the press room moments ago
revealed an error in one of the scorecards that had everyone in
a huff and taking pictures of the official card. After carefully
looking over everything, it was announced "the decision
stands"...so far.
Update:
It appears one judge scored every round for the wrong
color corner. So far they've said it's "not going to
matter", while the big commissioner is coming down to
have a look....
New Update:
The mistake is on one card alone. What is being called
an "honest mistake" is the corner color was hand written
wrong for one card's column. The Red and Blue that
distinguished each fighter to score was opposite of what
it was supposed to be.
Also, Richard Schaeffer is upset that two judges gave
Oscar the final round and one judge gave it to Floyd.
Had that judge given it to Oscar like the other two, it
would have been scored a draw. Schaeffer is also upset
that no one from the WBC or from the state commission is
there to answer all the questions surrounding the
controversy.
Final Outcome:
The scoring is the same. The outcome is the same.
The color for each corner was listed wrong. DeLaHoya
fought out of the Red Corner and Mayweather out of the
Blue yet the scorecards listed the opposite, however all
cards read the right scores.
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Mayweather Takes Split Decision Win
Oscar Ahead After 7, But Floyd Sweeps Final 5 Rounds |
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Photo: Marlene Marquez
Floyd Mayweather (now 38-0, 24 KO's) won
a split decision over Oscar DeLaHoya to take the WBC
Super Welterweight title. A fight that Oscar tried his
best and Floyd was reluctant to exchange in that
received boos to the winner and cheers for the former
champion.
Here's the round by round in a relatively easy to score
fight:
Round 1:
Floyd starts with the jab and run technique. Oscar lands
two low blows.
Round to Floyd
Round 2:
Oscar becomes busier, Floyd gets tagged on the ropes.
Round to Oscar
Round 3:
A close round, a right from Floyd and a left at the end
of the round lands flush.
Round to Floyd
Round 4:
Oscar lands a non stop body attack on Floyd against the
topes. A left at the end punctuates the round for Oscar.
Round to Oscar
Round 5:
They trade for once and Oscar gets buckles by a chopping
right hand on the inside. Floyd fighting on the ropes
wins the biggest round.
Round to Floyd
Round 6:
Oscar bounces back and stays busy, landing the jab.
Floyd on the ropes again.
Round to Oscar
Round 7:
Oscar busier again, Floyd not offering much gives up the
round.
Round to Oscar
Round 8:
Another close round like the 3rd. Oscar jabs and snaps
Floyds head back a few times, but Floyds punching are
more on the mark.
Round to Floyd
Round 9:
Floyd popping the jab and precise punching as Oscar
appears tired for the first time in the fight
Round to Floyd
Round 10:
Oscar getting really tired now, shakes his arms a few
times. Oscar staggered at the end of the right by a
straight right.
Round to Floyd
Round 11:
Oscar fully gave up on the jab that worked so well for
him. Oscar very tired and taking pop-shots by Floyd.
Oscar staggers Floyd at the end of the round with a
right.
Round to Floyd.
Round 12:
The two trade at the end of a round Oscar was getting
beat to the punch in.
Round to Floyd
116-112, 8 ROUNDS TO 4 FOR FLOYD MAYWEATHER.
Official scores were 115-113 for DeLaHoya, 116-112 and
115-113 for Floyd.
Juarez Gets Gift Decision After Putting Crowd To Sleep
In a fight that was so boring
and on par with the Holt vs. Arnaoutis fight, Rocky
Juarez (now 27-3, 19 KO's) escaped with a unanimous
decision over Jose Hernandez who appeared to have
outworked Juarez throughout the entire fight. Round 2's
right hand from Juarez that put Hernandez down was the
highlight of the fight, a round Hernandez was winning
before and after the knockdown. Juarez showed very
little motivation and desire in this fight, put
apparently that wins you fights at the MGM in Las Vegas.
This fight was such a snoozer that Larry Merchant did an
entire interview with Floyd Mayweather Sr. during an
entire round of the fight that contained no commentary
about the action inside the ring whatsoever. Final
scores were 115-112, 116-111 and a whopping 117-110.
That's 3 rounds to Hernandez in a fight that Juarez did
barely anything. Hernandez falls to 22-4 with 14
KO's.
Bautista Overcomes Knockdown With Unanimous Win
In a fight of two undefeateds that had just about
everything you could ask from, from multiple knockdowns
by both, to headbutts, cuts, lop blows and point
deductions, Rey Bautista (now 23-0, 17 KO's) and Sergio
Medina gave a good fight to start the PPV event off.
From the opening round, it was clear that Medina's style
was a bit sloppy and awkward and didn't seem to mesh
well with Bautista's well schooled footwork. Medina
would run in with both feet and flail his hands away,
and what may have looked amateurish, worked at times. In
round 2, they both went bombs away, and Bautista
staggered Medina to the ropes. In round 5, following 3
warnings from referee Robert Byrd, a point was deducted
from Bautista for repeated low blows. A cut over the
left eye of Bautista began to bleed. In round 6, a slip
and a punch had Medina on the canvas for the first ruled
knockdown. In round 7 Medina came back and staggered
Bautista. Bautista was in big trouble and all over the
ring and the referee ruled a knockdown saying the ropes
held him up from going down. In round 8, Bautista had a
cut over his other eye from an accidental headbutt, but
he kept calm and was back in the fight. In round 11
Bautista landed a picture perfect right hook that
floored Medina on the seat of his pants. To everyone's
surprise Medina made it up and out of the 12th and final
round. Final scores were 115-109, 116-108, 115-109.
Medina falls to 28-1, with 16 KO's.
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A Fans
Perspective -
Oscar vs. Floyd: Which Boy Will Be The Man? |
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By Carlo Juarez
A lot of different scenarios are being played out in the minds
of boxing fans during the final days leading up to the biggest
fight in years. Some of the conjured scenarios have Kenny
Bayless raising the hand of Floyd Mayweather Jr. His unmatched
hand speed and ring smarts ended up being too much for the
flat-footed Oscar De La Hoya. Other contrived scenarios involve
Kenny Bayless raising the hand of the “Golden Boy” simply
because the weight and power of Oscar proved to be the deciding
factor in the demise of the unblemished reign created by the
“Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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A Fans
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How Does Oscar DeLaHoya Beat Floyd Mayweather? |
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By Robbi Paterson
The most anticipated boxing match in years has everyone buzzing.
"The World Awaits" has served up three months of build-up that
has included an 11 city press tour, weekly conference calls,
HBO's four part 24/7 series, combined with a record live gate of
over $19 million and pay-per-view revenue set to explode like
never before for a non-heavyweight event.
With boxing's hardcore fan licking his lips, and the casual
sports fan wondering what all the fuss is about, the magnitude
of the event is capturing the attention of everyone, including
176 countries around the globe buying into the hype of beaming
it on television
The one question I have been asking myself, how does Oscar De La
Hoya beat Floyd Mayweather?
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Oscar Early or Floyd Late |
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By William Trillo
Early Friday morning two of my esteemed
colleagues asked me if I had put up a prediction yet. When I
said no they both chided me for not having an opinion, and
even though I am usually wrong, I figured I might as well
throw you all my thoughts for Oscar vs. Floyd.
After having heard and seen everything
that everyone has to say and after checking out the fighters
and the camps this week I have come to the conclusion that
this fight will play out one of 2 ways.
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Scribes Predict De La Hoya vs. Mayweather |
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The World Awaits the showdown
Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as the Pretty
Boy—Floyd Mayweather Jr.—squares off against the Golden
Boy—Oscar De La Hoya. The boxing writers have spoken and of
the 31 writers polled, 21 feel that Mayweather will be the
victor in the mega fight.
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FREE The World Awaits Weigh-In
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Did you see the festivities at today's
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see it on any other site...we don't blame ya!
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The World Awaits Weigh-In:
Oscar 154 vs. Floyd 150 |
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The clock is ticking!
Photos: William Trillo
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Lewis & Steward Talk World Awaits FREE
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Who better than Manny Steward and Lennox
Lewis to speak to the enormity of this upcoming Oscar/Floyd
showdown? They were the ones involved in some of the biggest
PPV cards ever, with the fight against Holyfield breaking
all records at the time.
Friday morning in The MGM Grand media
room the two got together, and with the irrepressible
Michael Buffer as host, the media was treated to a great
round table Q & A.
Pound4Pound was there and now it's your
turn to hear what the two experts had to say.
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WBC
Statistics: DeLaHoya vs. Mayweather |
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WBC SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
MGM GRAND HOTEL & CASINO
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
MAY 5, 2007
OSCAR DE LA HOYA (US-MEX)
WBC SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION
PROF. RECORD: 38-4, 30 KOs
KO %: 78.9 %
TOTAL ROUNDS: 289
CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTS: 29 (25-4)
FLOYD MAYWEATHER (US)
WBC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION
PROF. RECORD: 37-0, 24 KOs
KO %: 64.8 %
TOTAL ROUNDS: 266
CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHTS: 19 (19-0)
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Studio 54 Hosts Media for
Final 24/7 |
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By William
Trillo
On
Thursday night The MGM Grand's Studio 54 hosted a viewing of the
final airing of HBO's 24/7.The series chronicled the lives of
Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather as they prepared for their
World Awaits battle.
In the final
episode training camps began to wind down as the fighters for
their fight-week media activities in Las Vegas.
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The World Awaits One On One FREE Videos |
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Pound4Pound was at The MGM during the
Oscar vs. Floyd festivities, and along with the main players
we also got some one on one videos with some of the
supporting cast.
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out these always FREE
Videos.
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The World Awaits Final Press Conference
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As promised, here is the FREE
video from the podium at The World Awaits Press Conference.
You can check out the action on the podium here and stay
tuned for more with one on one interviews from all the main
players and more.
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The World Awaits FREE
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Photos: Rob DeLorenzo - Golden
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World Awaits Final Press Conference Very Quiet
Well Almost...Floyd's Uncle Babbled Loudly For Bit |
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Story & Photos By William Trillo
The promo for The Golden Boy Cinco De Mayo show starts
out by saying, "Everyone is talking..."' but that was
not so today as the final press conference for Saturdays
big event was very subdued and well behaved.
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"The Battle Of The Boys"
The Golden Boy Will Take It To Pretty Boy
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Ringside LA With Johnny Ortiz
On the night of May 5, 2007 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in
Las Vegas, only one fighter will leave the ring as the WBC Super
Welterweight Champion, I can say unequivocally that the champion
who will emerge victorious on this grand night will be “The
Golden Boy,” Oscar De La Hoya. It is my firm belief that Oscar
will be too big, too strong and having faced far bigger, more
talented big name opponents, will have the superior experience
needed to upend the smaller Mayweather. It will be Floyd’s
first fight at the super welterweight limit of 154 pounds while
Oscar has lived at this particular weight for five fights, plus
two of his most recent fights have been at the middleweight
limit of 160 pounds.
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Slone unveils DeLaHoya vs. Mayweather Painting |
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Richard T. Slone has had one of the busiest months in his
artistic career. The 33 year-old renowned
Artist has now unveiled a stunning painting of boxer
Oscar de la Hoya fighting Floyd Mayweather.
The anticipated match-up that Slone has superbly painted will
take place Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be
broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View. The painting will be
exhibited at the Mandalay Bay’s Memorabilia Museum in Las Vegas
through May 6.
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Celebrities, Entertainers and Athletes
Predict DeLaHoya-Mayweather |
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Everyone is talking and weighing in on the
outcome of the Oscar De La Hoya vs Floyd Mayweather "The World
Awaits" mega-bout Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas live
on HBO Pay-Per-View. From "The Donald" to Miami Heat's "D
Wade," find out what the celebrities, professional athletes and
fellow pugilists are saying about the hottest and most highly
anticipated bout in boxing history.
"Oscar has always been under-rated—he will
win!" Donald J. Trump
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The World Awaits Grand
Arrival
Oscar & Floyd Are In
The House
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Photos: Rob DeLorenzo - Golden Boy
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Oscar on Tonight Show
With Leno
Talks About The Sports
Illustrated Jinx
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Oscar De La Hoya joined Jay Leno on the Tonight Show on
Monday night and amongst topics discussed was Oscar's
appearance on the cover of the latest Sports Illustrated
magazine. Leno asked De La Hoya if he was aware of the jinx
surrounding the Sports Illustrated cover to which Oscar
replied, yes he knew that those who were featured on the
cover went on to become losers.
Although we don't believe in the
superstition it will be interesting to see what the final
outcome of his bout this weekend with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
will be.
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Oscar De La Hoya's Sunday Night Los Angeles Arrival |
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Photo: Rob DeLorenzo - Golden Boy
The Golden Boy arrived back home
in Los Angeles on Sunday evening and after a stint on
the Jay Leno Show on Monday night Oscar will head to Las
Vegas and his Tuesday Grand arrival at The MGM.
The World Awaits countdown clock is
winding down and with less than a week to go now you can
expect Pound4Pound to be bringing
you plenty of FREE Video & Audio coverage
of all the proceedings in Las Vegas & MUCH MUCH
MORE!
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DeLaHoya & Mayweather Make 7 Day Weight Limit |
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Both
Oscar de la Hoya and Floyd Mayweather took part in the
mandatory WBC 7-day safety weight check-ins from their
respective training camps.
Stepping on the scale in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and
overseen by the Puerto Rico Boxing Commission President,
Jose Penagaricano, De La Hoya weighed 158 pounds. "I'm
ready and eagerly awaiting the sound of the bell."
Mayweather weighed in at the Las Vegas offices of Dr.
Robert Voy. Dr. Cary Logan witnessed as Mayweather
stepped on the scale and weighed 150 pounds. "Nothing
left to say. I am in tremendous shape and ready to go."
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Episode 3 of 24/7 |
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Debut date: SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (10:30 p.m. ET/PT &
9:30 p.m. CT)
Other HBO playdates: April 30 (9:30 a.m., 10:00 p.m.) and May 1
(11:30 p.m.), 2 (midnight), 4 (9:00 p.m.) and 5 (11:00 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: May 3 (7:30 p.m.), 11 (10:00 p.m.) and 12 (1:00
p.m.). Times are ET/PT.
As camp reaches the final week of peak training, both trainers
give a state-of-the-union assessment of their respective
fighters’ readiness. Roger Mayweather compares Floyd’s progress
with that of his other fights. Oscar compares his training under
Freddy Roach to that of his time spent working with Floyd
Mayweather, Sr.
On Saturday, May 5, at 9:00 p.m. (ET)/6:00 p.m. (PT), HBO
Pay-Per-View presents the junior middleweight championship match
“De La Hoya Vs. Mayweather,” live from the MGM Grand Garden
Arena in Las Vegas.
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Rapper 50 Cent to Lead Floyd Mayweather
Into Ring Against Oscar De La Hoya May 5th |
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Rap artist 50 Cent
(a.k.a. Curtis Jackson) will lead “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather
into the ring for his WBC super welterweight
championship fight against
“The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya on May 5 at the MGM
Grand in Las Vegas and live on pay-per-view. 50 Cent will be
performing his new song
“Straight to
the Bank,” for the very first time ever in front
of a live audience.
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Oscar DeLaHoya Final Teleconference Transcript |
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OSCAR DE LA
HOYA: Everyone who is on the call thank you for being
on and it's what ten days a way and I'm excited. I'm ready to
go, I can't wait. I've been training as hard as I can, as smart
as I can and we strongly feel that yes it's going to be a good
fight. It's going to be a great fight, but we're ready for
anything.
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Oscar DeLaHoya Final Teleconference Audio |
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Oscar De La
Hoya made himself available from his training camp in
Puerto Rico to discuss preparation and fight plans as
De La Hoya vs Mayweather “The World Awaits”
May 5 super fight approaches.
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Floyd Mayweather Final Teleconference Transcript |
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER.: It's Floyd Mayweather. Thanks for
having me. I really appreciate all the writers, appreciate all
the stories, the support over the years. May 5th – well, we're
here now, so this is my big date and I'm going to go out there
and be the same Floyd Mayweather. It's going to be exciting.
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Floyd Mayweather Final Teleconference
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“Pretty Boy” FLOYD MAYWEATHER -
Four-Division World Champion made himself available to
discuss final preparation and fight plans as De La Hoya vs
Mayweather “The World Awaits” May 5 super fight approaches.
Pound4Pound was on the line and we got a
chance to speak with The Pretty Boy along with other
selected members of the media. It’s audio you certainly will
want to hear for yourself as Floyd had some very concise
thoughts on his upcoming battle with The Golden Boy.
Don’t miss Oscar’s Teleconference tomorrow!
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Team De La Hoya and Team Mayweather International Conference
Call Transcript |
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ROGER
MAYWEATHER, TRAINER FOR FLOYD MAYWEATHER
: Well, as Leonard said, his
training is going well, so I guess all we're doing right now is
waiting for the fight to happen. And I guess we'll see then.
FREDDIE
ROACH, TRAINER FOR DE LA HOYA
: Well, this is my first time
working with Oscar and it's been a pleasure. I'm really happy
that he chose me. His work ethnic is unbelievable. He's
trained really hard.
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Ticket Demand for De La
Hoya-Mayweather
at TicketsNow Reaching “Super” Proportions |
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According to TicketsNow, the world's leading online marketplace
for premium event tickets, the May 5th bout between Oscar De La
Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr., one of the most anticipated and
hyped boxing matches in recent times, is turning into an event
on par with the Super Bowl in regards to ticket pricing and
availability. Currently at TicketsNow, tickets to the fight in
Las Vegas range from $1,220 to $14,375, with prices expected to
escalate as the event draws nearer.
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Mayweather Opens Camp |
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Story & Photos By Oliver Smith
Floyd Mayweather Jr. hosted an open workout and celebrated the
grand opening of Mayweather Boxing Club for the media from his
training camp in Las Vegas where he is preparing for his "The
World Awaits" May 5 super fight with Oscar De La Hoya.
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Sugar Shane Mosley Intl. Conference Call Transcript |
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SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY: Well, first of all I'd just like to say hi
to everybody out there. And, you know it's great out here in
Puerto Rico having a good time. Camp has been very good with
Oscar. He's looking very sharp. He's fast. He's working on
his jabs and his hooks and getting his right hands over the top
of Mayweather's jabs. And, you know he's working on a lot of
great things. He's working hard. I mean it's very hot out
here. So, you know the weather can really bear down on you and
make it real tough for you to workout.
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