Oscar De La Hoya speaks on chances of a Floyd Mayweather Jr Rematch

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In a recent interview with Jim Jenkins, published in the Sacramento Bee, Oscar De La Hoya, who's company is promoting Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Ricky Hatton on Dec. 8, confirmed that he himself would like to fight twice in 2008. De La Hoya was asked by Jenkins if his plans for 2008 included a rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr.?

In regards to fighting twice in '08, speaking by phone from Los Angeles, De La Hoya told the publication: "I would like
to fight twice next year, in May and September, opponents to be decided."

Jenkins then probed De La Hoya, asking him if his plans would include a rematch with Mayweather? That question got laughter out of De La Hoya.

In regards to a possible rematch with Mayweather Jr., De la Hoya rated the chance as basically slim, stating: "The only way it would happen is if they let us fight in a phone booth," referencing to Mayweather's hit-and-run tactics.

De La Hoya is also considering going back to welterweight, the same division Mayweather Jr is in. De la Hoya feels the change in weight divisions would better suit him.

"I think welterweight would better suit my style," said De La Hoya, adding: "You have opponents who are bangers, fighters who stay in front of you. I want to leave this sport with fights that people will remember for a long time. It will be interesting to see who is on top in December."


Source of quotes in this report: Jim Jenkins, Sacramento Bee