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Manny Pacquiao celebrates his victory over Oscar De La Hoya after their welterweight

Manny Pacquiao celebrates his victory over Oscar De La Hoya after their welterweight "Dream Match" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on December 6, 2008. Pacquiao collected the victory after De La Hoya's corner threw in the towel after the eighth round. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao connects with Oscar De La Hoya their 'Dream Match' at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. Pacquiao won with an eighth-round TKO.

Manny Pacquiao connects with Oscar De La Hoya their 'Dream Match' at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. Pacquiao won with an eighth-round TKO. View photo »

Oscar De La Hoya, left, connects with WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Pacquiao won the fight by TKO after the eighth round.

Oscar De La Hoya, left, connects with WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Pacquiao won the fight by TKO after the eighth round. View photo »

Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao trade punches in a 12-round welterweight boxing match at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night.

Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao trade punches in a 12-round welterweight boxing match at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. View photo »

Filipino sponsors are displayed on the trunks of Manny

Filipino sponsors are displayed on the trunks of Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao during his welterweight fight against Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday December 6, 2008. View photo »

Boxing trainer Freddie Roach talks to Manny Pacquiao between rounds during a welterweight fight aginst Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, December 6, 2008.

Boxing trainer Freddie Roach talks to Manny Pacquiao between rounds during a welterweight fight aginst Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, December 6, 2008. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao of Philippines (left) connects with Oscar De La Hoya of the U.S during a welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao of Philippines (left) connects with Oscar De La Hoya of the U.S during a welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. View photo »

Oscar De La Hoya sits in his corner during a welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, December 6, 2008.

Oscar De La Hoya sits in his corner during a welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, December 6, 2008. View photo »

Oscar De La Hoya comes out of his corner for the eighth round during his welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. After losing the round and taking increasing punishment, De La Hoya's corner stopped the fight giving Pacquiao a TKO victory.

Oscar De La Hoya comes out of his corner for the eighth round during his welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. After losing the round and taking increasing punishment, De La Hoya's corner stopped the fight giving Pacquiao a TKO victory. View photo »

Oscar De La Hoya, left, hugs Manny Pacquiao after their welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Pacquiao won the fight with an eighth round TKO.

Oscar De La Hoya, left, hugs Manny Pacquiao after their welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Pacquiao won the fight with an eighth round TKO. View photo »

WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao celebrates his victory over Oscar De La Hoya shortly after their welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Pacquiao won by TKO after the end of the eighth round.

WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao celebrates his victory over Oscar De La Hoya shortly after their welterweight boxing match in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Pacquiao won by TKO after the end of the eighth round. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines celebrates his victory over Oscar De La Hoya of the U.S after their welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night.

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines celebrates his victory over Oscar De La Hoya of the U.S after their welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night. View photo »

Filipinos wave a Philippine flag as they celebrate the victory of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao over Oscar De La Hoya while they watch it beamed live via satellite at the Tondo Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines on Sunday Dec. 7, 2008. From five-star hotel lounges and army camps to Manila's burgeoning slums, Filipinos gathered in huge numbers to cheer the country's boxing icon, as officials say the victory provided the country a momentary respite from financial worries.

Filipinos wave a Philippine flag as they celebrate the victory of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao over Oscar De La Hoya while they watch it beamed live via satellite at the Tondo Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines on Sunday Dec. 7, 2008. From five-star hotel lounges and army camps to Manila's burgeoning slums, Filipinos gathered in huge numbers to cheer the country's boxing icon, as officials say the victory provided the country a momentary respite from financial worries. View photo »

Manny Pacquiao bumps fist with boxing promoter Bob Arum after defeating Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night.

Manny Pacquiao bumps fist with boxing promoter Bob Arum after defeating Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night. View photo »

Actress Eva Longoria Parker claps prior to Oscar De La Hoya's welterweight boxing match against WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao.

Actress Eva Longoria Parker claps prior to Oscar De La Hoya's welterweight boxing match against WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao. View photo »

Boxer Ricky Hatton looks on prior to Saturday's match between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. While Pacquiao wouldn't say what his future plans are after the fight, the rumors have already started about a potential match-up between the two.

Boxer Ricky Hatton looks on prior to Saturday's match between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. While Pacquiao wouldn't say what his future plans are after the fight, the rumors have already started about a potential match-up between the two. View photo »

Actor Russell Crowe, left, greets comedian George Lopez prior to Oscar De La Hoya's welterweight boxing match against WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008.

Actor Russell Crowe, left, greets comedian George Lopez prior to Oscar De La Hoya's welterweight boxing match against WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. View photo »

Political pundit James Carville, left, sits with actor James Caan prior to Oscar De La Hoya's welterweight boxing match against WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008.

Political pundit James Carville, left, sits with actor James Caan prior to Oscar De La Hoya's welterweight boxing match against WBC lightweight champion Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. View photo »

Nevada's own Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid chats before the Oscar De La Hoya versus Manny Pacquiao welterweight boxing fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday December 6, 2008.

Nevada's own Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid chats before the Oscar De La Hoya versus Manny Pacquiao welterweight boxing fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday December 6, 2008. View photo »

Sat, Dec 6, 2008 (11:23 p.m.)

Manny Pacquiao left little doubt Saturday night to whom the best boxer on this planet is. He jumped up two weight classes and easily defeated one of the sport's all-time best in Oscar De La Hoya. The fight ended when De La Hoya's corner threw in the towel after the eighth round.

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