Saturday's Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao has turned into one of the most hyped fights of 2008.
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Organizers in Las Vegas have even referred to the fight as recession-proof as loyal fans make their way to Las Vegas. Former US Olympian De La Hoya will draw plenty of American fans to the MGM Grand Garden Arenawhile Pacquiao will draw a sizable contingent from his own country of the Phillipines.
Pay-per-view sales for the fight, which is scheduled for 9 pm start time, are also strong and will likely surpass the record 2.4 million PPV buys for 2007's Oscar De La Hoya fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The result of the fight is equally difficult to predict, although most boxing insiders say that De La Hoya's size advantage over Pacquiao make him the odds-on favorite. The 5'6" Pacquiao had to pack on weight to fight De La Hoya, a transition that might negatively impact the Filipino's agressive style.
Pacquiao won his first title fighting at 112 pounds. Earlier this year, Pacquiao fought and won at 130 pounds and 135 pounds. Against De La Hoya, Pac-Man will weigh in at around 147 pounds. If Pacquiao defies the odds and wins on Saturday, he will have fought and won at three dfferent weight classes in one year, one of the most amazing transformations in boxing history.
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