Manny Pacquiao Vs. Oscar Dela Hoya: Who Will Prevail in This Dream Match?

Filipino boxing idol and people's champ Manny Pacquiao is set to fight Boxing Golden Boy Oscar de la Hoya in a Dream Match on December 6, 2008 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao remains undefeated in a series of high profile fights abroad already. But he admits that this Dream Match is his toughest so far, as not only is dela Hoya a worthy opponent, but that Pacquiao also needs to gain weight in order to reach the Welterweight Division.

Dela Hoya vows to avenge the Mexican boxers that went down because of Pacquiao's fist. Pacquiao is the current World Boxing Council's lightweight king. Boxing watchers predict that this will not be an easy fight. Both parties have advantages and disadvantages. Dela Hoya is 4 inches taller at 5 foot 10, but Pacquiao has the advantage of being younger and more agile. He is 6 years junior at 29 years old. If ever, this will be De La Hoya's farewell fight and Pacquiao's biggest ever.

Who will prevail? Both camps are expected to throw surprise moves. Predictions say that even both coaches will be surprised at the other party's defenses and offenses.

For now, people who can afford are already arranging their flight schedules and buying the best seats in the house to witness this once in a lifetime fight.

Well, being a Filipino, I am still rooting for Manny Pacquiao. Go people's champ!