The Challenge: Oscar De La Hoya vs. Ike Quartey

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WBC Welterweight Champion Oscar De La Hoya finds himself in the deepest water of his career when he faces Ike Quartey. Just when De La Hoya begins finding his groove with a knockdown of Quartey early in the sixth round, the champion finds himself on the seat of his pants moments later. As Quartey appears to be pulling ahead on the scorecards, De La Hoya pulls out an incredible rally, knocking his challenger down in the twelfth round and nearly taking him out. Quartey makes it to the final bell but loses a controversial split decision to De La Hoya.