Oscar de la Hoya, in attendance at the Paul Williams-Winky Wright fight last night. Oscar will be...

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Oscar de la Hoya, in attendance at the Paul Williams-Winky Wright fight last night. Oscar will be making an announcement on his career Tuesday, with most speculating he will in fact retire from the sport. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

almost 3 years ago Scott Christ 6 comments 0 recs |

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I hope he wants to fight Paul Williams at 154 so we can witness the changing of the guard, so to speak.

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by FlyByKnight on Apr 12, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

I really don't want to see Oscar again

It’s not that I fear for him, he could probably still handle a lot of guys at 154. It’s just not interesting to me at all anymore. The guard changed enough for me when Pacquiao whipped his ass (there is no other way to put it, and I think even Oscar would agree with that). I don’t need to see Tall Paul beat him up.

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by Scott Christ on Apr 12, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Meh

The only fight I even have minute interest would be a retirement fight against JCC Jr. He’s taken enough punishment at this point, and he’s more valuable to the sport as a promoter now than as a fighter.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Apr 12, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I Agree

Lets see Oscar vs JCC Jr. . Funny thing I went to the JMM vs Diaz fight in Houston and I asked Oscar when is he goin to fight Jr, he smiles and says sometime. I would also like to see PW fight Mosley or Clottey. Maybe Hopkins.

by rgb on Apr 12, 2009 1:34 PM EDT reply actions

Oscar-JCC Jr. ain't happenin'

“I never say never, but this time I’m saying never, never, ever, ever. Oscar will never fight him.” — Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer, on the prospect of a fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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"If they cut my bald head open, they will find one big boxing glove. That's all I am. I live it." -- Marvin Hagler

by Scott Christ on Apr 12, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

BTW

On FNF, it really sounded like he was leaning towards retirement. He might have just been trying to be theatrical, but his tone just didn’t sound like he wanted to keep going.

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Apr 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions