When Was Oscar De La Hoya's Last Fight and Who Was It Against?
Oscar De La Hoya's last fight was on December 6, 2008, against Manny Pacquiao. The fight took place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. De La Hoya lost the fight by knockout in the eighth round.
Background of the Fight:
- De La Hoya was the reigning WBC welterweight champion at the time.
- Pacquiao was the reigning IBO welterweight champion.
- The fight was heavily hyped as a showdown between two of the biggest stars in boxing.
The Fight:
- De La Hoya started the fight strong, but Pacquiao gradually took control.
- Pacquiao knocked De La Hoya down twice in the eighth round, prompting the referee to stop the fight.
- De La Hoya announced his retirement from boxing shortly after the fight.
Impact of the Fight:
- The fight cemented Pacquiao's status as one of the greatest boxers of his generation.
- It marked the end of De La Hoya's Hall of Fame career.
- The fight generated over $70 million in pay-per-view revenue, making it one of the highest-grossing boxing events of all time.
Related Questions:
- Who won Oscar De La Hoya's last fight? Manny Pacquiao
- Where did the fight take place? MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada
- What round was the fight stopped in? Eighth round
- What was De La Hoya's record after the fight? 39-6
- What was Pacquiao's record after the fight? 48-3-2
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