For anyone who dares say boxing is dead, then you have not seen this man. Manny Pacquiao, the pride of the Philippines, just made "The Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya quit on his stool after the 8th round in what could easily be described as a mauling. In a years time "Pac Man" has moved up 4 weight classes, destroying 3 great fighters on the way, becoming the first man to do so since the great Henry Armstrong performed the feat back in 1937-38. Oscar was the far bigger man, had a 4 inch height advantage, but it was no match for Manny's speed, power, and skill. And at the start of the 5th round Oscar had a cringe of fear on his face as his eye was swelling shut and he knew his carer was going down in one of the biggest upsets the sport has ever seen. So turn on your Sportscenter in the morning and tune into HBO next Saturday for the replay of the fight, because after tonight "Pac Man" is a legend.
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