De La Hoya Names Pacquiao as the Best Opponent He Faced
Oscar De La Hoya has declared Manny Pacquiao as the greatest fighter he ever faced, highlighting their legendary bout as a defining moment in his career.
In a recent interview with The Ring, Oscar De La Hoya reflected on his illustrious boxing career, naming Manny Pacquiao as the best opponent he ever faced. De La Hoya, a six-division world champion, competed against numerous legends, but he emphasized Pacquiao's unmatched determination, skill, and speed.
De La Hoya's final fight in December 2008 against Pacquiao ended in an eighth-round retirement loss, a bout that marked the beginning of Pacquiao's ascent to superstardom. De La Hoya stated, "I would have to say Pacquiao [is the best I faced]. I think his determination, his conditioning, his skill, his power, speed, footwork … he’s one of the fighters I most appreciated." He also suggested that a prime Pacquiao would have defeated Floyd Mayweather easily, adding more weight to his praise of the Filipino icon.
Meanwhile, Tyson Fury has taken a jab at Anthony Joshua's upcoming opponent, Kristian Prenga, dismissing him as a mere doorman. Joshua is set to face Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah, marking his return after a victory over Jake Paul. Fury's comments come as he prepares for a potential interim fight against Nelson Hysa before a highly anticipated showdown with Joshua.
As negotiations for the Fury-Joshua fight continue, both heavyweights are expected to remain active in the ring. Joshua's bout with Prenga is viewed as a stay-busy fight, with hopes of setting up a blockbuster clash against Fury in the near future.
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