The LV event many boxing fanatics have been waiting patiently to see is finally taking place this week. De La Hoya will face one of the sport’s existing top fighters, Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao. This match is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th in the MGM Garden Arena in LV.
Undoubtedly there has been many words spoken in Las Vegas regarding this competition. The Golden Boy has cut his weight down to 147 lbs. to fight as a welterweight, and people say that De La Hoya might not be as stout since the weight reduction. ”Pac-Man” Pacquiao has already contended one time as a lightweight and is now heading up to the welterweight division. Pacquiao is also the current lightweight title-holder , and is regarded by many boxing experts to be the best boxer at the moment.
This is The Golden Boy’s first visit back to Las Vegas for a fight since he competed with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in May of last year. This fight will definitely be a sold out event for the MGM Grand Vegas. Sightseers to Las Vegas, Nevada have decreased in the past few months, but LV events like this match really have a way of attracting people to Las Vegas.
This match will undoubtedly be one for the records as it consists of the two finest fighters of the last few decades in a 12 round welterweight match. The Golden Boy v. ”Pac-Man” Pacquiao tickets are being sold right now. If you attend only one Sin City event this year, this is unquestionably the event to choose.
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