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Oscar De La Hoya, left, throws a punch at Steve Forbes during their junior middleweight boxing match, Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Carson, Calif. De La Hoya won the bout by a unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

De La Hoya wins easy decision; sets up Mayweather rematch

AP - Sun May 4, 8:17 AM ET

CARSON, Calif. - Oscar De La Hoya showed he could still beat a contender. Next up is cashing in again like a champion. In what was little more than a tuneup for a much bigger fight, De La Hoya kicked off his retirement tour Saturday night before an appreciative crowd by pitching a near shutout over a game but overmatched Steve Forbes.