2007年VOA标准英语-'Golden Boy', 'Pretty Boy' to Face Off in Las V
时间：2019-02-04 作者：英语课 分类：2007年VOA标准英语（五月）
Washington
02 May 2007
Two men who have reached the pinnacle 1 of their boxing careers - four-time champion Floyd Mayweather, Junior and six-time champion Oscar De la Hoya of the United States - meet in Las Vegas as De la Hoya defends his World Boxing Council junior middleweight (69.85 kilogram) title. As VOA's David Byrd reports, the fight called "The World Awaits" is set to determine the best all-around fighter May 5.
Boxer Oscar De La Hoya acknowledges the crowd chanting his name as he arrives at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, 01 May 2007
Oscar De La Hoya first came to prominence 4 with his Olympic gold medal in Barcelona in 1992. Since turning pro 3 De la Hoya, 34, has 38 wins and four losses with 30 of his victories coming by knockout. He has earned the nickname "the golden boy" for his good looks, community service and positive attitude.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. lost a controversial semifinal bout 5 in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, and had to settle for a bronze medal. He spent the first years of his career in De La Hoya's shadow, fighting less talented boxers 6 before winning the World Boxing Council super featherweight title from Genaro Hernandez in 1998. Mayweather's nickname is "Pretty Boy" because of his attractive face and physique.
De La Hoya has won a share of the world title in six weight classes. Mayweather has captured four different titles. Mayweather is undefeated (37-0) with 24 knockouts. De La Hoya, 34, is four years older than Mayweather.
As part of a pre-fight press tour, De La Hoya and Mayweather stopped here at Washington's Union Station. The younger, flashier Mayweather said that he plans to prove that he is the best fighter in the world.
"May 5, I'm not going to rush," he said. "I'm going to take my time, I'm going to go out there - and I am going to look you face to face when I say this - I'm going to take my time, I am going to go out there and I am going to give you a brutal 7 beating; a brutal beating."
Oscar De La Hoya said at the same event that he is not intimidated 8 by Mayweather. The veteran said talk is cheap and he plans to make sure his opponent's undefeated record comes to an end.
"He can trash talk all he wants but come May 5, we will see who is going to be feeling all the pain. He is undefeated. He is a good fighter, but obviously everyone's '0' has got to go. And May 5 your '0' is going to go," De La Hoya said.
The bout at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino sold out in just three hours and established a live gate record of $19 million. The fight is being offered in 176 countries on pay-per-view and is expected to be the most lucrative 9 non-heavyweight bout ever. It will also pay the fighters well. De La Hoya expects to make $20 million while Mayweather is set to earn $12 million.
- Now he is at the very pinnacle of his career.现在他正值事业中的顶峰时期。
- It represents the pinnacle of intellectual capability.它代表了智能的顶峰。
- The boxer gave his opponent a punch on the nose.这个拳击手朝他对手的鼻子上猛击一拳。
- He moved lightly on his toes like a boxer.他像拳击手一样踮着脚轻盈移动。
- The two debating teams argued the question pro and con.辩论的两组从赞成与反对两方面辩这一问题。
- Are you pro or con nuclear disarmament?你是赞成还是反对核裁军？
- He came to prominence during the World Cup in Italy.他在意大利的世界杯赛中声名鹊起。
- This young fashion designer is rising to prominence.这位年轻的时装设计师的声望越来越高。
- I was suffering with a bout of nerves.我感到一阵紧张。
- That bout of pneumonia enfeebled her.那次肺炎的发作使她虚弱了。
- The boxers were goaded on by the shrieking crowd. 拳击运动员听见观众的喊叫就来劲儿了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The boxers slugged it out to the finish. 两名拳击手最后决出了胜负。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- She has to face the brutal reality.她不得不去面对冷酷的现实。
- They're brutal people behind their civilised veneer.他们表面上温文有礼，骨子里却是野蛮残忍。
- We try to make sure children don't feel intimidated on their first day at school. 我们努力确保孩子们在上学的第一天不胆怯。
- The thief intimidated the boy into not telling the police. 这个贼恫吓那男孩使他不敢向警察报告。 来自《简明英汉词典》