CAN HE BOWL 'EM OVER : DE LA HOYA HAS EDGE TONIGHT OVER WHITAKER.(SPORTS)(Statistical Data Included)

From: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) | Date: April 12, 1997 | Copyright information

Byline: Michael Rosenthal Daily News Staff Writer

Oscar De La Hoya has rolled over his opponents like a 16-pound ball over so many pins. It's hard to imagine him losing.

Tonight included.

Yes, Pernell Whitaker, the wily WBC welterweight champion, will be his toughest test to date when the two meet at Thomas & Mack Arena here. No one doubts it, at least no one who knows boxing. Whitaker brings things to the ring De La Hoya has never seen.

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