Thousands swarm Capiz gym for 'Dream Match'
ROXAS CITY – Some 15 thousand Capiceños from all walks of life enjoyed the "dream match" between Oscar Dela Hoya and Manny Pacquiao last Sunday inside the Villareal Stadium here.
The live showing of the boxing match was offered for free to the public. It was sponsored by the provincial government under the leadership of Capiz Gov. Victor Tanco, Sr. and Sen. Mar Roxas in cooperation with Filvision Alto Cable.
The Capiz gym was over crowded as some of the viewers stayed outside where some television screens were placed by the provincial government to accommodate them.
Pacquiao dominated his bigger and more famous opponent from the opening bell, giving De La Hoya a beating and closing his left eye before the Mexican-American declined to come out of his corner after the eighth round.
It was a technical knockout win for Pacquiao.
The live show was also attended by Pontevedra Mayor Steve Contreras, Board Member Ricky Martin, Board Member Baden Cantiller, Board Member Nonoy Contreras, Mrs. Fatima Tanco, wife of Gov. Tanco, Victor Tanco, Jr. and wife Sugar, Atty. Jose Villanueva, provincial legal counsel, other public officials, businessmen and many others.