Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Boxing - Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The most awaited welterweight boxing game held on may5,2007 between undefeated four-division champion Floyd Mayweather and the six-division World Champion Oscar De La Hoya took place at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Oscar De La Hoya in 12 rounds crowning the World Boxing Council Light Middleweight title.

This fight was promoted under Golden Boy promotion.The sell out of tickets got them over $19 million,breaking previous best record of $16,860,300,which was during a fight between Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis way back in November13,1999.

The Las Vegas was telecast ed on HBO pay-per-view for cost of $55 .This match broke previous best PPV record of 1.99 million with new 2.4 million.Isn't great?


Now the rematch has been schedule between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, which is most probably to be held on September13 or September20,2008. The fight has been contracted for 147 lbs. or the Welterweight limit.Mayweather will be looking forward to defend his World Boxing Council title whereas Hoya will be looking to overshadow his defeat by beating Mayweather with a large margin.I am exited about the match,as both shares a great deal of rivalry.

So telling about ticket and all,you already know what happened at the last fight.I am Dem sure that this time also the selling of Mayweather vs De La Hoya tickets are going to set a new record.So be in touch and HURRYYY!!!!!!!!!!

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