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Article: De La Hoya wears belt again
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- June 24, 2001
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De La Hoya wears belt again
He claims title in fifth different weight class
By TIM DAHLBERG
Associated Press
Sunday, June 24, 2001
Las Vegas -- Oscar De La Hoya was treated like he was the champion
all week long. He finally went out Saturday night and made it
official, beating Javier Castillejo of Spain by decision to win the
WBC super welterweight title.
De La Hoya's move up to 154 pounds was a successful one as he
dominated an outclassed Castillejo to become a champion again for the
first time since he lost to Trinidad nearly two years ago.
It was the fifth title in as many weight classes for De La Hoya,
who went into the fight an overwhelming favorite of both the fans and
the oddsmakers ...