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Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao

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Oscar De La Hoya faced Manny Pacquiao in a professional boxing match on December 6, 2008, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, moving up from lighter weight classes, defeated De La Hoya by eighth-round technical knockout, with De La Hoya unable to continue. The bout was a significant cross-divisional event, as De La Hoya was the naturally larger fighter. It proved to be De La Hoya's final professional boxing appearance.

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When did Oscar De La Hoya fight Manny Pacquiao?

The highly anticipated cross-divisional mega-fight took place on December 6, 2008. It was held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Why is the De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao fight historically significant?

The fight is famous because Manny Pacquiao moved up to the 147-pound welterweight division to defeat the much larger De La Hoya. The one-sided victory solidified Pacquiao's status as a global superstar and effectively ended De La Hoya's professional boxing career.

How did Manny Pacquiao beat Oscar De La Hoya?

Pacquiao defeated Oscar De La Hoya by an eighth-round technical knockout (TKO). De La Hoya was unable to answer the bell for the ninth round due to the severe punishment he had taken, leading his corner to stop the fight.

Did Oscar De La Hoya ever box again after losing to Manny Pacquiao?

No, the devastating TKO loss to Pacquiao marked Oscar De La Hoya's final professional boxing match. He officially announced his retirement from the sport shortly after the December 2008 bout.

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