Why De La Hoya Deserves YOUR Respect

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by El Cepillo, Apr 11, 2009.


Page 5 of 6
  1. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,760
    2
    Sep 25, 2008
    Makes perfect sense..I'm sold on it...have been since '99:yep
     
    EL-MATADOR, Apr 14, 2009
    EL-MATADOR, Apr 14, 2009
    #61
  2. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    17,221
    4
    Aug 29, 2008
    You fail at comedy. :verysad
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    #62
  3. Tu Papi T

    Tu Papi T 1-0-0 , 1 KO Full Member

    228
    0
    Oct 30, 2008
    They had a segment with Tito friday night on some spanish channel. He showed a commentator around his house. At the very end he looked into the camera and started to talk to someone about how they should be worried that he was coming for them. He clearly said that he isn't done in the ring and has some unfinished buissness. Maybe he was talking to Oscar. :cool:
     
    Tu Papi T, Apr 14, 2009
    Tu Papi T, Apr 14, 2009
    #63
  4. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    17,221
    4
    Aug 29, 2008
    Yep, I'm pretty sure this is going to happen now.
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    #64
  5. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    17,221
    4
    Aug 29, 2008
    Its official Oscar De La Hoya has retired.
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    #65
  6. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    17,221
    4
    Aug 29, 2008
    http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4068202

    I'm a bit disapointed. I thought there were winnable fights out there for him. But he is a smart guy, and he has his health, so Oscar has made the right decision for himself and his family.

    What a fighter he was, ten world titles, six different weights, a great resume and now probably the most influential man in the sport of boxing.

    There is no doubt, De La Hoya was the most popular and marketable fighters their has been since Iron Mike Tyson.

    Thanks for everything, Mr De La Hoya - you retire as a modern great

    and will be sadly missed :good
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    #66
  7. EL-MATADOR

    EL-MATADOR Boxing Junkie Full Member

    12,760
    2
    Sep 25, 2008
    Thanks for a truly great career..
     
    EL-MATADOR, Apr 14, 2009
    EL-MATADOR, Apr 14, 2009
    #67
  8. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

    32,127
    41
    Nov 2, 2007
    What an arsehole.

    He made me look like a douche.

    **** Oscar! :twisted:
     
    TommyV, Apr 14, 2009
    TommyV, Apr 14, 2009
    #68
  9. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    17,221
    4
    Aug 29, 2008

    :lol: I was convinced he was going to fight Trinidad, I'm a douche too!
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    #69
  10. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

    38,201
    2,600
    Jul 22, 2004
    Hwyl Oscar!!!!
     
    Ilesey, Apr 14, 2009
    Ilesey, Apr 14, 2009
    #70
  11. KingKrish

    KingKrish Active Member Full Member

    616
    0
    Mar 10, 2009
    One of the top 10 fighters of the past 20 years.

    I would say a notch below a Jones Floyd Pacman Hopkins...

    but will be an even greater promoter
     
    KingKrish, Apr 14, 2009
    KingKrish, Apr 14, 2009
    #71
  12. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

    35,621
    12
    Jul 19, 2004
    Oscar was and will continue to be very good for boxing.
     
    scurlaruntings, Apr 14, 2009
    scurlaruntings, Apr 14, 2009
    #72
  13. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    17,221
    4
    Aug 29, 2008
    I quickly wrote (I.e there are probably lots of typos) this article for the main page. I think it sums up how I feel about Oscar quite well.


    This content is protected
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    #73
  14. Ishrol666

    Ishrol666 New Member Full Member

    87
    0
    Dec 30, 2008
    To all you so called boxing fans critising the man, he was a warrior who fought some great names in his career, yes he lost some of the big fights, but he took them on and was competative in them.

    Why cant people just congratulate him on a job well done over a long time, and wish him well in his retirement, ODH has been a great boxer and provided some great nights.

    To those posting negative comments, have you ever achieved anything even remotely close I imagine not, typical critics say alot, achieve **** all :)
     
    Ishrol666, Apr 14, 2009
    Ishrol666, Apr 14, 2009
    #74
  15. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

    17,221
    4
    Aug 29, 2008
    Some people are just not man enough to give credit where credit is due.
     
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    El Cepillo, Apr 14, 2009
    #75
Page 5 of 6