Diego De La Hoya vs. Arturo Badillo: Fight Time, Date, Live Stream and TV Info
Diego De La Hoya is no ordinary 21-year-old working his way up in the world of boxing, and even the most casual fan of the sport can instantly tell you why. It's that famous last name.
De La Hoya, the unbeaten cousin of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, will look to advance his career one step further on Friday night, when he takes on Arturo Badillo at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles.
It will be De La Hoya's first fight of the new year, as he looks to build off a successful 2015 campaign that saw him dominate five different opponents and earn recognition from the Ring as one of five finalists for their Prospect of the Year award. Here's the viewing info for his upcoming scrap.
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De La Hoya vs. Badillo Viewing Info
Where: Belasco Theater in Los Angeles
When: Friday at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT)
TV: Estrella TV
Live Stream: EstrellaTV.com
Odds: Badillo 16-1, De La Hoya 1-100
| 13-0 | Record | 21-9 |
| 54 | KO Percentage | 63 |
| 68 | Rounds | 105 |
| 21 | Age | 28 |
| 5'6" | Height | 5'8.5" |
| 68" | Reach | 70" |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
The odds, which are overwhelmingly in favor of De La Hoya, tell the story. Badillo is in this bout so De La Hoya can pad his early-career resume.
Badillo is on a five-fight losing streak and has just one win in his last nine bouts. While he did fight Hugo Fidel Cazares for the WBA world super flyweight title in 2011, he's clearly not anywhere close to threatening a promising young fighter like De La Hoya.
The 28-year-old Badillo is slightly taller, lengthier and more experienced than the Mexicali, Mexico, native. That's presumably where the list of advantages stops.
De La Hoya has impressed in his bouts despite facing few boxers of any repute. Though he's certainly biased, Oscar De La Hoya has praised his kin's talent and passion for the support.
"He's very good. He’s a people-pleaser," Oscar De La Hoya said in July 2015, per the Los Angeles Times' Lance Pugmire. "He loves fighting. And when he gets hit, you can see the fire in his eyes. He wants revenge. He reminds me of me."
His cousin and manager Joel De La Hoya has enlisted trainer Joel Diaz to make sure his fighting style translates to the professional ranks, per David A. Avila of the Press Enterprise:
"Most boxers with a lengthy amateur style tend to throw speedy punches that lack power behind them. They’re usually blows meant to show off their speed. In the pro game it’s all about power and knockouts. Not winning on points.
The elder De La Hoya chose Coachella trainer Joel Diaz to dissect and re-assemble his younger cousin’s fighting tools. He also manages several other fighters and always looks for those suited for the pro fight game.
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De La Hoya has already shown some decent power in his career, with seven stoppages in 13 fights. However, he only has one true knockout, which came against Jose Estrella in July 2015. The other six early nights have come via the TKO.
If De La Hoya can get more power behind his punches without sacrificing his speed or defensive capabilities, he should have little trouble moving up the ladder in the super bantamweight rankings.
Assuming De La Hoya stays on track, the famous surname will certainly help his marketability, though it might also put a target on his back as soon as he and his handlers decide he is ready to make his mainstream breakthrough.
Having the support of his cousin and a well-run boxing apparatus should go a long way toward helping the young De La Hoya capitalize on his talent and pedigree.
Odds courtesy of Odds Shark and updated as of Wednesday at 7 a.m. ET.
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