Despite all the crap talks about a “mismatch” between Oscar de la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao, one boxing analyst believes that the fight won't be one-sided at all. The reason: De la Hoya's expected loss of muscle mass in his mid-section.
Like most observers, EastsideBoxing.com writer Shawn O'Donnell agrees that the weight issue is the most important factor in the Pacquiao-de la Hoya “Dream Match” on December 6.
“The single most significant piece to this fight is the weight,” he said in his article, Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya: An Analysis of a Legacy.
O’Donnell, however, said that by shedding himself down to 147 pounds, De la Hoya puts himself at risk.
“If we examine this scientifically, De La Hoya will have to shed extra weight to fight at this limit. The excess weight will probably be lost in terms of muscle mass, which is something De La Hoya cannot afford to lose,” said O’Donnell.
While Pacquiao has to bulk up from 135 up to 147 pounds to make the dream fight a reality, De la Hoya has to cut excess pounds to make the limit.
