Oscar De La Hoya Speaks, Finally

By Tim Starks

It hasn't gotten a ton of attention yet, but Oscar De La Hoya, on the Ring magazine website, has finally talked about his devastating loss to Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight (147 lbs.) bout in December.

It's a sad sort of interview. He talks about wishing that Pacquiao would land one shot that would knock him out and "take me out of my misery." He acknowledges the obvious role that weight played in the fight. He says Manny "didn't hit hard," which is insanity. read more