VINTAGE DE LA HOYA PLANS TO MAKE AN EXAMPLE OF COLEY FIGHTER PROMISES RETURN TO AGGRESSIVE ROOTS.Byline: Michael Rosenthal Staff Writer NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of - 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 will enter the ring against Derrell Coley coley Noun Brit an edible fish with white or grey flesh [perhaps from coalfish] here tonight without three precious possessions: a world championship, his perfect record and a good portion of his fan base. He left them in the ring against Felix Trinidad last Sept. 18, when he ran his way to defeat in one of the most disappointing efforts in recent boxing history. Make no mistake: The ``Golden Boy'' remains a golden mine. Defeat or no defeat, he is the most marketable fighter outside the heavyweight division and might rival Mike Tyson Noun 1. Mike Tyson - United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966) Michael Gerald Tyson, Tyson at this point. But in terms of boxing, he must rebuild - starting with Coley. De La Hoya La Hoya is a municipality located in the province of Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 30 inhabitants. , a prideful man hurt by the criticism after the Trinidad fight, promises to repent. He said he will revert to the aggressive, offense-first fighter he was once thought to be. He plans to fight four times in 2000 and intends to score four knockouts. ``No more Mr. Nice Guy, on my toes,'' said De La Hoya, who outboxed Trinidad over nine rounds and then ran for the final rounds to lose a close decision. ``I'm in there to bang. . . . I've got to go back to my roots Back to My Roots was the fourth single (and second major label single) released by singer and drag queen RuPaul. The track continued to boost RuPaul's popularity with a gay audience and in dance clubs, but failed to chart in the Billboard Hot 100. , to what got me here.'' If things go as planned, De La Hoya (31-1, with 25 knockouts) will have his opportunity to get it right against Trinidad in June, probably June 10 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. . Bob Arum Robert "Bob" Arum (born December 8, 1931 in New York City) is a Harvard-educated lawyer who helped the White House during President John F. Kennedy's time there. He also worked for the US Attorneys Office for the southern district of New York, in the Tax division. , De La Hoya's promoter, said Friday he and Don King, who handles Trinidad, are near an agreement on a two-fight deal - with an automatic rematch clause - that would divide an estimated $40 million purse evenly between the fighters in the first bout. The sticking point sticking point n. A point, issue, or situation that causes or is likely to cause an impasse. Noun 1. sticking point - a point at which an impasse arises in progress toward an agreement or a goal , 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. said, is weight. The two are likely to fight midway between the welterweight and junior middleweight limits - around 150 pounds. That's also assuming three things: One, that De La Hoya wins tonight; two, that Trinidad beats David Reid on Friday; and three, promoters can get the fighters to sign off on the deal, which is tricky given that both sides have been reluctant to give ground on their demands. If the rematch falls through, Arum said, De La Hoya probably will fight Shane Mosley at Staples Center in June, although a working agreement also has yet to be reached for that matchup. ''The economic issues have all been addressed. It seems to me, the only issue remaining is the weight,'' Arum said of the De La Hoya-Trinidad rematch. Again, De La Hoya must get by Coley (34-1-2, 24 KOs) first. No one expects much from Coley, a 14-1 underdog as of Friday. The tall (5-foot-11), quick-handed fighter from the Washington D.C. area is a capable boxer but has a questionable chin: He's been knocked down more times than he can remember and knocked out by Pat Coleman in a 1996 fight that was later ruled no contest when Coleman failed a drug test. And he has fought only once in 15 months because of his inability to land a title shot, which means he could be rusty. But he has credentials. He's been the WBC's No. 1-ranked contender for two years even though few - including De La Hoya - know much about him. He suffered his only loss in a close, controversial decision against Oba Carr, whom De La Hoya outpointed last May in a competitive fight. If nothing else, Coley talks a good game. ``I'm going to give De La Hoya an excuse to quit boxing,'' Coley, who will make $1 million (to De La Hoya's $5 million), told the New York Daily News New York Daily News Morning daily tabloid newspaper published in New York City. It was founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson and his cousin Robert McCormick as a subsidiary of the Tribune Co. of Chicago. The first successful tabloid-format newspaper in the U.S. . But he might be catching De La Hoya at the wrong time for an upset. The former champion seems to be extremely focused on this fight. As evidence, his Big Bear training camp was closed to the media and public, a first for him. And he's never been more determined: After the Trinidad debacle, he understands his remarkable career is at a crossroads. It seems very unlikely that a fighter of Coley's caliber could spoil his plans. ``For me, it's no longer boxing the way it should be,'' he said. ''It's boxing the way it has to be.'' CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: Oscar De La Hoya, right, weighs in at 147 pounds. Challenger Derrell Coley, left, indicates De La Hoya's weight was higher. Mark Lennihan/Associated Press Box: De La Hoya vs. Coley |
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