The little guy who punched his way into history against boxing's golden boy.
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao, also billed as The Dream Match, was a professional boxing welterweight superfight. The bout took place on December 6, 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Practical Effects
Raw eighth-round beatdown with genuine ring violence.
Production
HBO's intimate corner access captures Roach's genius corner work.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pacquiao started as a 2-to-1 underdog despite already being pound-for-pound king; Vegas lost millions.
This win transformed Pacquiao from Filipino hero to global icon and eventual congressman.
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