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Article: Manny's style fits Oscar just right.(Sports News)
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- November 19, 2008
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Manny Pacquiao's devil-may-care attitude on top of the ring is tailor-made for six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya.
The Golden Boy said in a teleconference call held Monday from his high-altitude training camp in Big Bear, California, that he welcomes Pacquiao's sometimes reckless fighting style.
Admitting that he has had problems dealing with scientific fighters like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Steve Forbes, the 35-year-old De La Hoya is looking forward to see what Pacquiao will come up with on Dec. 6 in Las Vegas.
"But if you'll have a fighter who's gonna come at me, a fighter who's going to throw strong punches with full energy, with full speed and stay ...