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Article: De La Hoya a Big Draw Even in Mismatch
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- May 2, 2003
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Dateline: LAS VEGAS
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Oscar De La Hoya can make millions for what looks like little more
than a sparring session Saturday night because he is, well, Oscar
De La Hoya.
But even De La Hoya had to reach deep for a story line to sell this
one against Yory Boy Campas.
"These are my last fights," De La Hoya said. "The boxing fans will
not see more of me in the future."
The idea of paying to see De La Hoya while you still can is one way
of getting boxing fans to pay up to $600 for a ringside seat or $49.95
for the pay-per-view for De La Hoya's title defense against a faded
Campas.
At least the 154-pound champion isn't trying to sell Campas ...