Is Pacquaio just too small for De La Hoya?

I personally do not think so.

A good big man might beat a good little man, but how good is De La Hoya now?

There have been plenty of examples throughout history of fighters overcoming size issues, and the reverse is also true. So while its a factor, its not everything.

 

Good post. :good

 

In that case I'm sure you would favor Calzahge over Haye?

 

I agree with this point.

Also, De La Hoya beat Forbes arguably more comfortably than Andre Berto did, so the signs are that he isn't that far gone that he could be beaten by a man so much smaller than him.

 

Does Calzaghe get 6 months to bulk up?

 

Glad you see it Pacfan....Many are naturally overstating Pac and vastly understating ODLH here...I posted that just to see if anyone would catch the Realness:good

 

You can't be ****ing serious TFFP......really you must be joking

 

I didn't really understand the comparison. David Haye has at least 50lbs on Calzaghe.

Another thing people are forgetting about the weight is De La Hoya has not made 147 in about 5 years and struggles by all accounts. So it isn't all plain sailing for him with weight. He could be pretty badly drained, whereas Pacquiao is probably not fighting too far above his usual fight night weight.

Think about that. If De La Hoya is moping around like a zombie, don't discount Pacquiao getting in and out quickly.

 

Would you have backed Joe to move up to cruiser and beat Haye immediately after the Haye-Enzo Mac fight? Haye was struggling to stay at cruiser then.

How do you see the Oscar-Pac fight going?

 

Of course I wouldn't. But then I don't see too many similarities, because Haye is a prime fighter on the verge of a top 10 and De La Hoya looks unimpressive to me. Even against another small man, one that does not even have the attributes to do anything other than last 12.

I think Pacquiao can beat him. I am waiting to see Oscar at the weigh in, it is absolutely crucial. De La Hoya already has a speed disadvantage, if he's drained the legs will be weak too. His stamina will also be terrible and although he's bigger and stronger he'll be too ponderous.

I can see a scenario whereby Pacquiao returns to his former buzzsaw style and wins a decision down the stretch.

 

Both TFFP and Pacfan have interesting points here
Thanks for the insight fellas

 

I will likely be taking Pacquiao by decision, even with all the risks that I'm well aware of with size.

It's one you either look a clown or a genius.

 

De La Hoya is still ranked high in the top 10 at light-middleweight by every major boxing publication I have seen this year, I think he is currently #1 with Britain's Boxing Monthly and #3 with The Ring.

I would be the happiest man on the planet if Pacquiao did exactly as you suggest. Sadly, I just can't see it. This isn't the size difference between two guys fighting in divisions right next to each other for the bulk of their careers, this is two completely different sizes of fighter.

If Oscar cannot stop Pac, he should hang his head in shame.

 

You too mate :good

I very much hope TFFP is right!!