The world's best boxer will take on the world's most popular boxer on December 6 when Manny Pacquiao steps into the ring with Oscar De La Hoya, ESPN.com is reporting.Although neither Pacquiao's camp nor De La Hoya's camp would confirm it, they said there is a big announcement taking place tomorrow afternoon, and all indications are that both boxers have agreed to the fight.
The fight is expected to take place at 147 pounds -- three pounds lighter than De La Hoya fought at the last time he stepped into the ring, and 12 pounds heavier than Pacquiao fought at last time. Five of De La Hoya's last six fights have been at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and this one likely will be as well.
Pacquiao is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, and De La Hoya is the most marketable boxer in the world. Although De La Hoya is past his prime, De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao will excite boxing fans like no other fight could, and is therefore great for the health of the sport. This will be the most-watched fight of the year, by far, and it will introduce the great Pacquiao to millions of American fans.
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