We’ll start the morning with something most people didn’t see: The Dream Boxing Match of 08. Or whatever it was called. I can’t imagine anyone paying to see a current star in the sport of boxing fight a business man.

Last night, Manny Pacquiao dismantled a “listless” Oscar de la Hoya. This fight was about as close as the Oklahoma game. According to the LA Times, de la Hoya won just one round - the first - on one judge’s scorecard. The fight ended in TKO after de la Hoya’s corner decided not to allow him to leave his corner for the 9th round.

Many thought de la Hoya’s size advantage would be to much for “Pacman” to overcome. Oscar is 4 inches taller, has a 6-inch reach advantage and has fought for years at bigger weight classes. Surprisingly, de la Hoya weighed in at 145 on Friday and only walked into the ring Saturday night at 147 - about 10 pounds less than expected. Pacquiao actually entered the ring as the heavier fighter, putting on 6 and 1/2 pounds to fight at 148 1/2 pounds.

Now it’s back to the boardroom for de la Hoya. (”Oooh, look at me! I’m a millionaire businessman!” - Possible quote.) The only fight that might be worth training again would be a lucrative rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Meanwhile, it’s Pacquiao turn to become the next big name in the sport. At the very least, he can give the nickname Pacman a much needed image overhaul.

[Photos: Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times]