LAS VEGAS – If Oscar De La Hoya had dodged Manny Pacquiao’s punches as well as he deflected questions about his future Friday, the next step in the Golden Boy’s boxing career wouldn’t be in doubt. LAS VEGAS – If Oscar De La Hoya had dodged Manny Pacquiao’s punches as well as he deflected questions about his future Friday, the next step in the Golden Boy’s boxing career wouldn’t be in doubt. De La Hoya will announce whether he’ll fight again on Tuesday afternoon — and not a moment earlier, he insists — during a news conference in Los Angeles at Staples Center, where a statue of him stands watch outside. Yet boxing’s most popular fighter is still thinking about both courses of action, with compelling arguments both for retiring and for staying in the ring. De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs) seems well aware of his limitations, yet he still hasn’t quenched the competitive fire that drove him to win Olympic gold and enough title belts to cover both of his outstretched arms. He is his company’s most valuable asset, with every fight generating multiple millions in revenue and providing an undercard showcase for his top young fighters. read more
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