On May 5, 2007, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, pound-for-pound star Floyd Mayweather Jr. challenged boxing superstar Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC super welterweight title in one of the biggest fights in boxing history, billed "The World Awaits." Coming into the fight, Mayweather was 37–0 (24 KOs), while De La Hoya held a record of 38–4 (30 KOs). De La Hoya started strongly, using his jab and size advantage to control the early rounds and keep Mayweather on the back foot. As the fight progressed, Mayweather adjusted with his trademark defense, accuracy, and counterpunching, landing cleaner shots and taking control in the later rounds. After twelve closely contested rounds, Mayweather was awarded a split decision victory, with scorecards of 116–112, 115–113 (Mayweather) and 115–113 (De La Hoya). 📍 Date: May 5, 2007 📍 Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena 📍 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 🏆 Title: WBC Super Welterweight Championship 🥊 Result: Mayweather wins by Split Decision ⏱️ Rounds: 12-Round Title Fight 📊 Records at the time of fight: Floyd Mayweather Jr.: 37–0 (24 KOs) Oscar De La Hoya: 38–4 (30 KOs) 🔥 A blockbuster superfight where Mayweather’s late adjustments and precision edged a razor-close decision against one of boxing’s biggest stars, cementing his place at the top of the sport. -------------------- ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ to the channel people 00:00 Intro 01:35 Round 1 02:40 Round 2 03:55 Round 3 05:08 Round 4 -------------------- Follow me insta @charlessalbox facebook @charlessalbox #boxing #usaboxing #mayweather #canelo