De La Hoya vs. Forbes Weigh-in Open to The Public

Posted on | May 1, 2008 | 2 Comments

DE LA HOYA VS. FORBES OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN

THIS FRIDAY, MAY 2ND 12 NOON

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FEATURES LIVE MUSIC & DANCING

WHO: OSCAR DE LA HOYA

Ten-Time & Six-Division World Champion

STEVE FORBES

Former World Champion

WHAT: FINAL WEIGH-IN for Saturday’s De La Hoya vs. Forbes: “Homecoming”

Event features live music from Gypsy Magic and performances from Las Chicas
Cazadores and the Tecate mariachi band.

NOTE: Weigh-in is open to the public. Fans are encouraged to show up early.

WHEN: Friday, May 2

Call Time: 12:00pm

On Scale: 12:30pm

WHERE: Pershing Square (Main Stage on North End)

Corner of 5th Street and Olive Street

PARKING— Pershing Square Garage (Enter on Olive Street)

TV TRUCK PARKING—Hill Street (Between 5th Street & 6th Street)

WHY: “Homecoming” — On Saturday, May 3, De La Hoya will face former world champion Steve Forbes, in what will be the first-ever boxing event at The Home Depot Center’s soccer stadium. The bout will also mark De La Hoya’s return home to fight for the first time in Los Angeles since 2000 as well as his return to HBO’s World Championship Boxing for the first time since 2001. “Homecoming” is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Tournament of Contenders, AEG and The Home Depot Center and sponsored by Cazadores, Tecate, Rockstar Energy Drink, Southwest Airlines and Affliction Clothing. The match up will be televised live by HBO’s World Championship Boxing beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.

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