THE STORY
On December 6, 2008, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Oscar De La Hoya faced Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight bout. De La Hoya's severe weight cut left him weakened, leading to a one-sided fight where his corner stopped the bout after the eighth round, resulting in a technical knockout victory for Pacquiao. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Oscar De La Hoya
WHY IT MATTERS
This fight marked a significant turning point in De La Hoya's career, highlighting the risks of extreme weight cutting and its impact on performance.