Calling all boxing fans! Golden Boy Promotions' CEO Richard Schaefer told ESPN that the bout between boxing heavyweights' Oscar DelaHoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr., is "almost finalized" for September 13 or September 20.
These two memorable boxers had their last face-off May 5 of last year at the MGM Grand where Mayweather won a split decision and took De La Hoya's junior middleweight belt. Mayweather is boxing's No.1 fighter, matched with one of the most celebrated boxers around, DelaHoya, a rematch was hard to pass up.
De La Hoya had earlier had said that he wanted to return into the welterweight division. Mayweather is the welterweight world champion. Schaefer said that the details of the rematch hadn't been determined. He said that it could be somewhere between the 147-pound welterweight division and 154-pound junior middleweight class.
The said fight has not been confirmed but Golden Boy Promotions is holding the September dates at the 27,000-seat Home Depot Center, but other venues are also interested to hold the much-awaited rematch, including the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
This match is a must see, as two of the most popular boxers in history will come face to face and prove who's the best.
De La Hoya/Mayweather tickets will soon be on-sale. Check out the link for more details.
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