Mosley faces Mayorga, wants Margarito next Aug 8, 2008
Mosley has a 44-5 record that includes two wins over Oscar De La Hoya and two losses by decision to both Vernon Forrest and Winky Wright. In his past four fights dating back to Feb. 25, 2006, Mosley stopped Fernando Vargas twice and decisioned Luis Collazo before losing to Cotto. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mosley To Tangle With Mayorga Aug 8, 2008
The last time Mosley (44-5, 37 KOs) fought in Southern California was against Oscar de la Hoya in 2000 at the Staples Center in a fight that catapulted him to boxing stardom. Eight years later, on Saturday, September 27, Mosley will face Mayorga (28-6-1, 22 KOs) in a bout contested at the 154-pound limit. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Game On! blog: Favre dealt in 'Animal House' finish Aug 7, 2008
Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao to rumble. Jerry Colangelo has a in Beijing. (USA Today -- Sports)
McCaffery: Don't count Hopkins out versus Pavlik Aug 6, 2008
He has knocked out exactly one opponent, Oscar De La Hoya, since 2002. He won a light-heavyweight championship over Antonio Tarver, but never did lug his punch up with him from the middleweight division he'd been dominating. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Multicultural News Sphere Aug 4, 2008
Cotto is effectively out of the Oscar De La Hoya opponent sweepstakes after losing to Margarito by an 11-round TKO in their highly-anticipated July 26 PPV fight. BET Networks will provide unprecedented multiplatform coverage of the 2008 presidential election, including extensive reporting from both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. (Multichannel News)
Clottey beats Judah to win IBF belt Aug 3, 2008
"Whatever they say I will accept.''It certainly seems like a strong possibility after Margarito's bloody victory over the previously unbeaten Cotto. There's an outside chance that Margarito could fight Oscar De La Hoya in the Golden Boy's farewell bout, but it's more likely that he'll be ducked - again."If I fight Antonio again it would be a different story,'' Clottey said, "because I am a better fighter.''The 30-year-old Judah (36-6) was attempting a comeback after his career was derailed by a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hatton, Malignaggi to contest junior welterweight Aug 1, 2008
"As a fan, I am excited to see if Hatton can lure Malignaggi into a brawl, or if Malignaggi can dictate the tempo and make the fight his,'' said Golden Boy president Oscar De La Hoya, who plans to end his own career in the same MGM Grand Garden ring on Dec. 6.Hatton will prepare for the fight without Billy Graham, his longtime trainer who retired on Monday. The 53-year-old Graham later claimed Hatton had fired him after 11 years, hastening his decision to quit boxing."I am looking forward to... (MSNBC -- Sports)
A Wii bit of fun (and fitness) for travelers Jul 30, 2008
Hes all by himself, but hes bobbing and weaving and throwing punches like hes going 12 rounds with Oscar de la Hoya. It isnt until you look closer and see that hes holding a pair of remotes and duking it out with an animated opponent on a high-def screen. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Mundine wants to impress Mosley Jul 29, 2008
" With Mosley in Australia for the first time, Mundine vowed to "put on a show" so that he goes back to America and tells his partner in Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya, of the merits of the 33-year-old former NRL star. "If I go out there and fight the fight I want to fight then I think he would be very, very impressed and he will definitely go back and tell Oscar and the boys. " send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. Other related coverage Boxing:... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Margarito stops Cotto for WBA welterweight title Jul 27, 2008
With this career-making win, Margarito will be among the finalists for the wildly lucrative spot opposite Oscar De La Hoya on Dec. 6 in the Golden Boy's farewell fight in the same MGM Grand ring ... "Oscar De La Hoya is one of the best," Margarito said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cotto Beaten by Margarito Jul 27, 2008
There are also rumblings that Oscar De La Hoya could be interested in fighting Margarito in December. Although, when the "Golden Boy" watched tonight's fight those thoughts were, doubtless, quickly erased. (Suite101.com)
Cotto-Margarito flavored by international rivalry Jul 26, 2008
He also remembers Trinidads more recent work, including wins over Mexican-Americans Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas in fights heavily flavored by the rivalry. Margarito, who playfully predicted an early round knockout this week, remembers a more recent chapter: His own two victories over Puerto Ricos Kermit Cintron, the last for the IBF welterweight title in April. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tijuana brawler finally takes title shot in Vegas Jul 26, 2008
Oscar De La Hoya is another fighter who has stayed away from Margarito. And he continued to wait for the opportunity that tonight is his. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
COMEBACK KID: Margarito seeks redemption against Cotto Jul 26, 2008
Floyd Mayweather Jr. turned down $8 million in guaranteed money to fight Margarito and Oscar De La Hoya said Margarito was "too tough" to get in the ring with. In fact, the only elite fighter who accepted Margarito's challenges was Kermit Cintrn. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Miguel Cotto steps to center stage in Vegas Jul 25, 2008
If Cotto wins, he could end up with a mammoth payday to meet Oscar De La Hoya in the Golden Boy's career-ending fight in December. Though boxing fans will debate his place among Manny Pacquiao and Joe Calzaghe as the successor to Mayweather atop the sport's mythical pound-for-pound rankings, Cotto thinks it's more important to establish himself as the definitive welterweight champion willing to fight anyone, anywhere but particularly in Las Vegas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Two-time Margarito foe ending two-year layoff Jul 24, 2008
Perez said he was spent going into that bout; after sparring against Oscar de la Hoya for two months, he had begun his own camp with a break of only a day. I left everything in camp, Perez said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
TapouT taps into mixed martial arts craze Jul 22, 2008
About the same time, TapouT became a client of CAA Sports, a division of Los Angeles-based Creative Artists Agency, which also represents LeBron James, David Beckham, Oscar de la Hoya and Peyton and Eli Manning. Last year TapouT acquired Hitman, a Huntington Beach company that also makes clothing and accessories tied to the mixed martial arts lifestyle. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Master class Jul 20, 2008
The Australian is the first fighter he has hand-picked to promote in conjunction with another fight legend, Oscar De La Hoya. Mosley views the July 30 bout against South African Zolani Marali in Newcastle as the unveiling of a superstar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bravo scores KO on chaotic fight card (29) Jul 20, 2008
Promoter Don Chargin consulted his good friend Oscar De La Hoya on who he should use as a replacement. The Golden Boy recommended unknown Ghanan pugilist Abdullai Amidu. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Hernandez headlines familiar AVA fight card Jul 18, 2008
Chargin said Amidu came highly recommended from Oscar De La Hoya, so he didn t hesitate in making the fight. According to , Amidu has never fought outside of Ghana. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
DIRECTV Mas Honors Oscar de la Hoya With Its First Annual Community Service Award Jul 17, 2008
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the East Los Angeles Community Center as the backdrop, DIRECTV Ms honored legendary boxing hero, Oscar de la Hoya, today with its first annual DIRECTV Ms Community Service Award and a $250,000 contribution to the Oscar de la Hoya Foundation ... In addition to the monetary contribution, DIRECTV Ms will feature De La Hoya in a television campaign giving people around the country an opportunity to sign up for DIRECTV Ms and support the Oscar de la Hoya Foundation ...... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NBCOlympics.com: Boxing gets De La Hoya muscle Jul 13, 2008
Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions announced a strategic alliance with USA Boxing on Tuesday, reuniting the 1992 gold medalist and his sport's once-beleaguered national governing body ... Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Oscar De La Hoya lands a punch on the face of Steve Forbes during the junior middleweight bout at the Home Depot Center on May 3. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Big backers, big rap, now the big test Jul 13, 2008
Dib, from Sydney's south, is promoted by American greats Oscar De La Hoya and "Sugar" Shane Mosley and neither has stinted on their praise of him. The 22-year-old has won all 20 of his fights (11 by knockout) but Marali is by far the craftiest of his opponents. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
De La Hoya to put muscle behind USA Boxing Jul 13, 2008
In addition to his marketing company backing USA Boxing, Oscar De La Hoya announced plans to help U.S. Olympic fighters train in the weeks leading up to Beijing 2008 ... Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions announced a strategic alliance with USA Boxing on Tuesday, reuniting the 1992 gold medalist and his sport's once-beleaguered national governing body. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Merriman's influence offers Buchanan a boost Jul 8, 2008
Pacquiao's name has come up as a possible foe for Oscar De La Hoya. More likely: for Pacquiao to go against WBA/IBF/WBO lightweight champion Nate Campbell. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
See how much the pros make Jul 8, 2008
Oscar De La Hoya: $43 million 3. Phil Mickelson: $42. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cus D’Amato Boxing Gym to sponsor free outdoor boxing event Jul 8, 2008
Former International Boxing Organization Middleweight Champion, Raymond Joval, 37-4 with 16 knockouts, will be featured with rising lightweight star Michael Faragon, 3-0, of Oscar De La Hoya s Golden Boy Promotions. Joval will be featured on ESPN s Friday Night Fights against middleweight prospect James Buddy McGirt Jr., 18-1 with 9 knockouts, July 25 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Mayweather: HBO announcers 'never praise' black boxers Jul 6, 2008
(AP) Recently retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. accused HBO's announcers of bias against him and other black fighters. Mayweather, a 31-year-old former Olympic bronze medalist from Grand Rapids, told the Grand Rapids Press in an interview Friday that the network "is great," but criticized its boxing announcers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mayweather Jr. blasts HBO announcers for bias Jul 6, 2008
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s sudden retirement foiled plans for a mega-money rematch with superstar Oscar De La Hoya in November. AP. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Holt Expects Big Score In Vegas Rematch Jul 4, 2008
Nonetheless, he's still best known for a controversial June 2004 loss to Oscar De La Hoya, which cost him the WBO belt one fight before De La Hoya was stopped by Bernard Hopkins. Griffin, a Philadelphia native now living now living in Louisville, turned pro in 2000 and won his first 11 fights before dropping a six-round decision to then-unbeaten James Lubwama at the Dover Downs race track in May 2002. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Manny Pacquiao at Lightweight Jul 3, 2008
HBO was grooming The Baby Bull to be it's next cash cow with the looming departure of Oscar De La Hoya from the competitive side of the sport, and Diaz's "brawl for it all" style seemed perfect for putting butts in seats. An unexpected loss (unexpected to the Diaz camp, anyway), to 36-year-old Nate Campbell changed things considerably. (Suite101.com)
De La Hoya gives $3.5M Jun 24, 2008
Oscar De La Hoya gives $3 ... Oscar De La Hoya gives $3 ... LOS ANGELES - Oscar De La Hoya has donated $3. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
De La Hoya outlines plans to help his sport Jun 24, 2008
Professional boxing has lost much of its lustre in recent years and now is about to lose its most bankable attraction: "Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya has vowed to retire from the ring after one more fight this year. De La Hoya helped to retain popularity in the sport while it suffered through Mike Tyson's decline, going from Olympic gold medallist to electrifying professional who won over fans with boyish good looks and a powerful left hook. (International Herald Tribune)
Who will get custody of Padres in divorce? Jun 23, 2008
Though his stated preference is to advocate on behalf of the poorer party in a divorce You feel like a gladiator, Nachshin once told the Los Angeles Times his celebrity practice has represented the deep pockets of athletes Barry Bonds, Bret Saberhagen, Gary Sheffield and Oscar De La Hoya, singers Buck Owens and David Cassidy and Disney CEO Robert Iger. Plus rapper Snoop Dogg. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
‘Destroyer’ wallops Walker, wins 11th bout in a row Jun 15, 2008
Sturm doesn t leave his native Germany to fight anyone other than Oscar De La Hoya and is scheduled to face Randy Griffin on July 5. Given these circumstances, it might take some time before Lopez is given the opportunity to challenge any middleweight title-holders. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Suddenly...berto On The Welterweight Brink Jun 13, 2008
" * * * * * * Also impacted by Mayweather's snap decision...one Oscar De La Hoya. Suddenly without a foil for a remake of last spring's PPV record-breaker, the "Golden Boy" heads into the back half of 2008 having to make a new set of decisions on how best to end his career and cement a professional reputation. De La Hoya billed last month's defeat of Steve Forbes as Act I of a three-act play that would have subsequently included a September revenge defeat of Mayweather, and presumably ended... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dempster completes bittersweet Jun 12, 2008
The Official Site of The Chicago Cubs: News: Chicago Cubs News. Rewind Recap: ATL 2 CHC 7. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Hatton rejects De La Hoya fight Jun 10, 2008
British welterweight Ricky Hatton has rejected an approach for a September bout against Oscar De La Hoya. "It would be too soon, Richard only fought two weeks ago," Ray Hatton, the boxing champion's father and manager, told British Broadcasting Corp. Sport. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
A tale of two fighters: Slice and Pavlik Jun 10, 2008
The best fighter of his time was supposed to earn another $30-40 million in September to fight a rematch with Oscar De La Hoya, but issued a statement Friday saying he was no longer having any fun and was retiring from the sport for good. There comes a time when money doesn t matter. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Diverse weekend in world of sports Jun 9, 2008
He's walked away from boxing not only unbeaten and still near his prime not many athletes do that but also with $20 million supposedly on the table for a rematch with Oscar De la Hoya. Maybe a guy who has been on Dancing With the Stars figures he has other things to do. (USA Today -- Sports)
FREEDMAN: Tiger, basketball, baseball players dominate Fortunate 50 Jun 9, 2008
But even though Pretty Boy's final haul of $20 million for his bout with British folk hero Ricky Hatton last December would have by itself put him on the list for a second straight year (we included his fight with Oscar De La Hoya on last year's list), it was his one-fight pro-wrestling deal that pushed him into the upper echelon. (Interestingly, we chose to add his $20 million in WWE money to the endorsement and appearance-fee column, rather than deeming it "salary." You can choose to agree or... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
"AMERICAN SON" Jun 8, 2008
OSCAR DE LA HOYA NEVER LAYS A GLOVE ON HIMSELF ... June 8, 2008 -- Boxers condition themselves to finish strong, so perhaps it's fitting the most captivating part of Oscar De La Hoya's memoir "American Son" is reserved for its final pages. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Pavlik KOs Lockett in third round to retain title Jun 8, 2008
And Oscar De La Hoya, the most popular fighter of his era, plans to fight just twice more this year before calling it quits. Even Joe Calzaghe, another Welshman considered the best in two divisions and a potential fall opponent for Pavlik, plans to retire after this year. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Jun 8, 2008
Mayweathers sudden announcement X not the first time he has voiced an intention to retire X appears to scotch an expected rematch with Oscar De La Hoya in September. Mayweather, 31, won a split decision over De La Hoya in May last year in a bout that earned the highest pay-per-view television revenues in history. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mayweather retiring -- or just playing dodge? After hinting at retirement the past two years, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. decided Friday to hang up his boxing gloves for good. Whether or not he can remain away from the sport that has consumed his life since childhood will be a subject of discussion. Some will argue Mayweather isn't retiring at all; that he is simply biding time in an effort to avoid Miguel Cotto, who is scheduled to defend his WBA 147-pound title July 26 against Antonio Margarito. Others will surmise that he wants no part of Oscar De La Hoya -- the two were scheduled to meet for the second time in September. The first argument -- avoiding Cotto -- has little bite. Mayweather has made clear his reasons for not fighting Cotto numerous times. And it has nothing to do with fear of defeat. He repeatedly said Cotto must prove himself to be a marquee fighter. That meant facing a major draw, like De La Hoya or Ricky Hatton. Cotto has been a big drawing card in New York City, particularly at Madison Square Garden, but his numbers in Atlantic City are disappointing. Cotto has yet to show he can attract a broad audience outside New York. Secondly, Cotto fights for Top Rank, Inc. And Mayweather said over and over he would not put money in Top Rank boss Bob Arum's pockets. The two have been at odds for several years and show no sign of reconciling. As for De La Hoya, it could be said he deserved the decision May 5, 2007, in his first fight with Mayweather. Many ringside observers gave De La Hoya the nod -- most had it for Mayweather as did The Star-Ledger, 116-112. Those favoring De La Hoya in the rematch point to his trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr. -- who is Mayweather's estranged father. His presence would have increased De La Hoya's confidence, but not his performance. In his most recent fight, a unanimous decision May 3 over Steve Forbes, De La Hoya was not overly impressive. His punches were slow, and he was hit too often. Had Mayweather Jr. been in the ring that night, De La Hoya would have lost. Regardless, those who dislike Mayweather will question his motive for retiring. He says it's "difficult ... to find the desire and joy to continue." That reason is good enough. Hopefully he will stick to his decision. Mayweather is 31 years old, and for at least 29 of those years he was a fighter or training to be one. All the preparation made him one of the most-gifted fighters ever, surely in this era. Time will determine where he sits among the all-time greats. This much is certain, right now Floyd Mayweather Jr. (39-0-0, 25 knockouts) is the best boxer in the world pound-for-pound -- bar none. And he doesn't need to fight De La Hoya, Cotto, Margarito, Shane Mosley, Winky Wright, Kelly Pavlik, Bernard Hopkins, Joe Calzaghe, Wladimir Klitschko or anyone else to prove it. Whether Mayweather is liked as a person or not, boxing purists marvel at his skills. They appreciate his elusive defense, footwork, balance, quick hands and pinpoint accuracy. He wasn't the hardest puncher at 147 pounds, but when on top of his game Mayweather could sting any opponent. Ask Ricky Hatton if Mayweather's punches hurt. A few weeks after his win over De La Hoya, Mayweather met with a small group of reporters at HBO headquarters in New York. There he said, "I'm not going to be doing this (fighting) too much longer. You guys better enjoy me while I'm here because one day soon it will be over." That day has finally come. Now who will dare to take Mayweather's place as the best boxer in the world pound-for-pound? Jun 8, 2008
Others will surmise that he wants no part of Oscar De La Hoya -- the two were scheduled to meet for the second time in September ... Others will surmise that he wants no part of Oscar De La Hoya -- the two were scheduled to meet for the second time in September ... DE LA HOYA SEEKS NEW OPPONENT The sudden retirement of Floyd Mayweather Jr. has Oscar De La Hoya scrambling to find an opponent for his September fight. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Mayweather, 31, hanging up the gloves Jun 7, 2008
The 31-year-old former US Olympian (39-0, 25 KOs) hasn't fought since beating Ricky Hatton last December, but was widely expected to fight Oscar De La Hoya in September in a rematch of the richest fight in boxing history. "This decision was not an easy one for me to make, as boxing is all I have done since I was a child," said Mayweather, the son and nephew of three of the sport's top trainers. (Boston Globe)
Mayweather retires, saying he lost his passion Jun 7, 2008
Floyd Mayweather Jr.celebrates his split decision victory against Oscar De La Hoya in May ... Mayweather, a 31-year-old former Olympic bronze medalist, is calling it quits at the close of a remarkable 18-month stretch in which he beat Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, made more than $50 million in the ring and became a bankable celebrity outside it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Heavyweight champ Mayweather retires again Jun 7, 2008
is calling it quits at the close of a remarkable 18-month stretch in which he beat Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, made more than $50 million in the ring and became a bankable celebrity outside it. "This decision was not an easy one for me to make, as boxing is all I have done since I was a child," said Mayweather, the son and nephew of three former fighters who all became top trainers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pretty Boy Void: Mayweather Calls It Quits Jun 7, 2008
"Pretty Boy" hinted at retirement after his career-defining split-decision victory over Oscar De La Hoya in May of 2007, but the Las Vegas native came back seven months later to pummel previously unbeaten Ricky Hatton in a 10th- round TKO. Mayweather was scheduled to face De La Hoya in a much-anticipated rematch in September but passed on the guaranteed big payday. Mayweather made headlines outside of the boxing ring over the past year with appearances in ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" and a... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Welterweight champion Mayweather retires Jun 7, 2008
In May last year, Mayweather said he would quit boxing after beating fellow American Oscar De La Hoya on a split decision in Las Vegas to claim the World Boxing Council super welterweight title. He subsequently changed his mind and had been scheduled to meet De La Hoya in an eagerly-anticipated re-match this September after beating Ricky Hatton in a WBC welterweight title bout in December. (International Herald Tribune)
Undefeated champ Mayweather Jr. retires at 31 Jun 7, 2008
Mayweather, a 31-year-old former Olympic bronze medalist, is calling it quits at the close of a remarkable 18-month stretch in which he beat Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton, made more than $50 million in the ring and became a bankable celebrity outside it. "This decision was not an easy one for me to make, as boxing is all I have done since I was a child," said Mayweather, the son and nephew of three former fighters who all became top trainers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Former trainer claims boxer Mosley took drugs Jun 1, 2008
The meeting, they said, took place weeks before Mosley beat Oscar De La Hoya in a junior middleweight title bout in September 2003. Mr. Mosley admitted to me that he knew the drugs provided to him by Mr. Conte were illegal performance-enhancing drugs,'' Hudson said, according to the papers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Did Mosley dope before De La Hoya bout? May 31, 2008
R. Marsh Starks / Reuters fileShane Mosley, left,fights Oscar De La Hoya during their 2003 title fight ... The meeting, they said, took place weeks before Mosley beat Oscar De La Hoya in a junior middleweight title bout in September 2003. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fight Schedule May 31, 2008
At Las Vegas (PPV), Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas, vs. Oscar De La Hoya, Los Angeles, 12, junior middleweights. . (International Herald Tribune)
What comes after cancer diagnosis? May 26, 2008
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- One minute, Dr. Bernadine Healy was a perfectly healthy woman, in bed with her husband watching the Oscar De La Hoya fight on HBO. A few hours later, she was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Sen. (CNN -- Health)
No place like home for Manchester's Hatton May 25, 2008
More important than either of the fighters, more important than Oscar De La Hoya, in attendance in his capacity as co-promoter, more important even than , another attendee. Wallace Matthews. (Newsday)
Hatton jumps back into the fire with bout against Lazcano May 23, 2008
While Cotto's 147-pound WBA belt will be at stake, a larger fight would loom for the winner: vs. the victor of a Sept. 20 rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Oscar de la Hoya. "That's certainly a fight a lot of boxing fans are going to want to see," says Kery Davis, senior vice president of programming at HBO, which will televise both fights on its pay-per-view arm. (USA Today -- Sports)
Weight down, prospects up for light heavyweight Byrd May 16, 2008
while '92 gold medalist Oscar de la Hoya was on national TV, on the road to superstardom and seven-figure paydays. "I was never ripped up. I always had some fat on me.". (USA Today -- Sports)
ESPN Deportes Reloads Advertising Community with New Programming Initiative and Multiplatform Approach in its '08 Upfront Presentation May 16, 2008
Chavez examines Mexico's adoration of the iconic fighter through hard hitting interviews with his son and promising fighter Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., icons of the sport such as Oscar de la Hoya and Mike Tyson and industry journalists. Chavez, which premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival to critical acclaim, was produced by Canana, a film and television production company founded in 2005 by Luna, actor Gael Garcia Bernal and producer Pablo Cruz. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cotto, Margarito to fight on July 26 in Las Vegas May 14, 2008
With Mayweather still apparently headed toward a rematch of his tedious split-decision win over Oscar De La Hoya in the richest fight in boxing history, Cotto's meeting with Margarito likely is the most enticing fight coming up in the loaded welterweight division. De La Hoya, who beat Steve Forbes on May 3, has said he would be interested in closing out his career with a fight against Cotto in December. (USA Today -- Sports)
De La Hoya's best win? Captivating Hispanics May 6, 2008
It wasn't a fight as much as it was a festival, with the Hispanic community, plus assorted others, gathering to express an appreciation for what Oscar De La Hoya has meant to it with his skills and with his dignity. I want to emphasize that word dignity. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
De La Hoya's goal is to land rematch May 5, 2008
OSCAR DE LA HOYA Breezes in tuneup ... - The crowd had gone home mostly satisfied, and Oscar De La Hoya had a few minutes to shower and change from boxing trunks into something a bit less revealing. (Boston Globe)
Dominant Oscar tunes up for Floyd May 5, 2008
Take that Oscar De La Hoya, right, lands a punch on Steve Forbes during their bout in Los Angeles ... LOS ANGELES: The nimble footwork, the sharp jabs and the telling combinations - it all added up to too much for American Steve Forbes to cope with as Oscar De La Hoya comfortably won their non-title bout ... Take that … Oscar De La Hoya, right, lands a punch on Steve Forbes during their bout in Los Angeles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NBC made correct call not to air agony May 5, 2008
Wade said he was "just friends" with that "unbelievable woman." Long-shot boxer Steve Forbes, on HBO, explained his motivation before losing to marketing whiz Oscar De La Hoya: "I don't sleep in silk pajamas." Tim McCarver, on Fox's Chicago Cubs-St. Louis Cardinals game Saturday, is touting a new book and asked on-air partner Joe Buck why he didn't show up for a book-signing event Friday afternoon in St. Louis. (USA Today -- Sports)
* De la Hoya wins points decision May 5, 2008
STILL STANDING: Steve Forbes managed to hang on to his record of never having been knocked out, despite his defeat by 35-year-old Oscar de la Hoya AFP, LOS ANGELES Monday, May 05, 2008, Page 18. Oscar De La Hoya, left, lands a punch on Steve Forbes during their junior middleweight fight on Saturday in Carson, California ... Ten-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya kept his plans for a rematch with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jnr on track on Saturday with a 12-round unanimous decision... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
