On May 3, 2008, Oscar De La Hoya (38-5, 30 KOs) and Steve Forbes (33-5, 9 KOs) meet in the ring in a 12-round bout.
Oscar De La Hoya is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 69% KO rate; his last fight was a split decision loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr., 11 months and 28 days ago. Steve Forbes is on a 1-fight win streak with a 23% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision win over Francisco Bojado, 6 months and 27 days ago.
The winning odds are at 66.4-33.6 in favor of Steve Forbes, but it is going to be a hard-earned victory. Oscar De La Hoya is going to put on an exceptional fight, Forbes better be prepared for one of the toughest fights of his life.
Oscar De La Hoya defeated Steve Forbes via unanimous decision in the 12-round fight. De La Hoya improves his record to 39-5, while Forbes adds a loss to his record at 33-6.