The rematch of the most successful fight of 2007 is on again in 2008. Last year Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought against Oscar De La Hoya and came out victorious by way of a decision. Although both fighters claimed they were considering retirement after the fight, they both came to the conclusion that a rematch made the most dollars and sense. Even though I would have personally preferred De La Hoya to fight the up and coming Puerto Rican fighter, Miguel Cotto, I am a perfectly happen boxing fan to see this fight get made.
Following his victory over Oscar De La Hoya, Mayweather decided to not to retire, and instead fought against the then undeafeated Ricky Hatton. Mayweather, who is known as a quick counterpuncher who doesn't push the action, knocked out Hatton in dramatic fashion and proved he is the best boxer in the world. (While he was training for the Hatton fight he was also competing on ABC's Dancing With the Stars which seems to be at the opposite end of the spectrum from boxing) This fight, along with many others, should make 2008 a year in boxing to remember.
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