Whether it was the 4-inch height advantage, the 6-inch reach advantage, the gloves, or the fact that Oscar was the promoter of the fight, few thought that there was any chance Pacquiao would emerge as the winner in the end.
Life continues to show us anything is possible and the sport of boxing is no different as Pacquaio would defy all odds in route to a one-sided affair where the legendary Oscar De La Hoya was never truly considered to be a threat.
Now that the once seemingly impossible mission has been accomplished, many have begun to openly ponder what the future for the 'Goldenboy' may hold, and many with that question are rather adamant that it not contain any idea of returning to the ring.
Oscar De La Hoya is now 3-4 in his last seven fights, and 0-6 all-time against future hall-of-fame fighters he has faced while in their prime - (Mosley twice, Pacquiao, Mayweather, Hopkins, and Trinidad). These two stats have led some to not only question his future, but perhaps his legacy as well.
Prior to the fight, De La Hoya's former trainer Freddie Roach stated that "for once, Oscar's gonna find out how Julio Cesar Chavez felt". He was referring to the showdown between Chavez and Oscar that led to the humbling defeat of the aged Mexican legend to a younger, stronger, opponent in a fight that symbolized a changing of the guard.
Roach's words could not have been any more prophetic.
Now that we know he's on to something, it'll be pretty interesting to see if his other comment before the fight will hold true as well. That comment....
"Oscar will retire when Manny's done with him"!
With a horrible display and a tarnished appeal, is there really any other options?
Only time will tell. Stay tuned....
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