DE LA HOYA WON'T GO TO TRINIDAD.Byline: Michael Rosenthal Staff Writer Oscar De La Hoya Oscar de la Hoya (IPA pronunciation: [ˈɑs.kɛɹ dɛ.lɑ.ˈhɔɪ.jɑ][1]) (born February 4, 1973) — nicknamed the Golden Boy has made his decision: He'll fight Shane Mosley "Sugar" Shane Mosley (born September 7, 1971) is a boxer from Pomona, California. He has won world titles in three weight divisions and is the only boxer to date to have beaten Oscar de la Hoya twice. instead of Felix Trinidad in June. And, if Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. president Tim Leiweke's optimism is an indication, the bout will be the first of what he hopes will be many big fights at Los Angeles' new arena. De La Hoya's move was a surprise. It was widely believed he would sign a two-fight deal with Trinidad - the only fighter to beat him - if Trinidad beat David Reid David Reid may refer to:
Arum arum, common name for the Araceae, a plant family mainly composed of species of herbaceous terrestrial and epiphytic plants found in moist to wet habitats of the tropics and subtropics; some are native to temperate zones. and Don King, Trinidad's promoter, had agreed the fight would take place at a catch weight of 150-152 pounds - between the fighters' weight classes - but Trinidad said as recently as Thursday that he wants to fight at the junior middleweight limit of 154, Arum said. Also, Felix Trinidad Sr., the fighter's mentor, indicated he wasn't happy with a tentative agreement to split the pot 50-50, Arum said. ``This is Oscar's decision,'' Arum said, ``and it's based completely on weight. This (147 pounds) is Oscar's natural weight right now. It would be too big an advantage for Trinidad (to fight at 154). ``. . . Why get jerked around by this guy? Win or lose (tonight), let them review the situation. They have plenty of time now.'' A member of Mosley's camp confirmed that a deal is near but cautioned that nothing is certain until the fighters climb through the ropes. The proposed purses have not been released. Meanwhile, Arum must decide when and where the fight will take place - on June 10 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas or June 17 at Staples. The luxury boxes at Staples are a key obstacle: Arum doesn't like the idea of a few thousand people watching the fight without him getting his cut. Leiweke is confident the issue will be resolved. ``We'll find . . . ways to ultimately get Bob the guaranteed gate he'd like to get to,'' said Leiweke, who is scheduled to meet with Arum on Monday. |
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