Oscar De La Hoya "Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, when I look at the Statue of Liberty, I feel proud to be American. I feel proud knowing that I am American. It is a privilege to be standing here with our Lady. "My family came from Mexico as Mexican immigrants. I am very honored to be born in this country. "Who thought that a kid from East Los Angeles can go on and win the Gold Medal and be an example of hope for a lot of people? http://fightbeat.com/news_details.php?NW=21841
I guess next week they can stand next to DLH's statue...if it's up yet. They can then have Vern Troyer stand next to it in a pair of Pac's No Fear trunks to show the size difference.
"I hope the fight on December 6 can distract us to be with friends and family. We will forget about the economy and the problems for one night to come together and enjoy a classic fight." :shit:
"Then we are going to go to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, a bridge which is connecting people, just like these two fighters will on December 6th.
Ross Greenburg, President of HBO Sports: "When fights like this are made, it is really boxing putting it's best foot forward." ::
"Manny is not doing it for money he is doing it for his people and for pride" No, money wasn't even thought of. Why'd they turned down the fight unless they got the right percentage then?
"I'm confident Jesus is up in heaven counting the days before this fight". Well i made that one up but maybe it's coming. There are a few more stops on the "Dream Tour".
Oscar is going straight to the corner of Sutter and Larkin, with the rest of the people who dress like him and Tyrone Everett's old "scoping grounds".
:: I'm fucking annoyed Pacman even took this fight. It's stupid. Surely if he cleaned up 135 it would be just as good for his bank balance, and better for his legacy.
