To address such fears, Manny Pacquiao now spars with boxers that are tall and southpaws like De la Hoya. Feedback says that Pacquiao is holding very well. On the other hand, De la Hoya is using the trainer of Juan Miguel Marquez, the only fighter that Pacquiao had difficulty defeating.
In my objective opinion, Pacquiao will remain much faster and a lot more agile than Oscar De la Hoya. However, Oscar will have the upper hand in terms of reach, height and power. It is widely believed that all he needs is one left hook and the small Pacquiao will be knocked down.

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