It's the talk of the town in Las Vegas -- the dream fight between superstar boxers Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines and Mexican American Oscar de la Hoya.

Everywhere you turn, there are pictures of the "Golden Boy" and the "Pacman", posters, video walls, a special ring at the lobby of the MGM Grand, even the blackjack tables have the boxers' photos.

Fight souveniurs are starting to be sold. They've got T-shirts, caps, sweaters, jackets, boxing gloves, a flag of the Philippines and Mexico.

The media center is packed with journalists working their stories and sending them all around the world.

Boxing experts are split on the outcome.

Shelly Finkel, Pacquiao's former manager, said it's "50-50."

Former world champion Bernard Hopkins, meanwhile, is solid for de la Hoya. He said the Golden Boy has what it takes to take out the world's most exciting fighter and can go the distance if he needs to.

Matchmaker Samson Lewkowicz, on the other hand, believes its the body shot by Pacquiao that will hurt de la Hoya.

Boxing historian Bert Sugar is excited about the prospect of Pacquiao making history. He compared the Pacman to Henry Armstrong, who in the 1930s, went up from featherweight to welterweight, about 20 pounds up, and became world champion in both divisions.

Since 2005, Pacquiao has defeated eight Mexicans in a row. He hasn't lost in three years. And this incredible winning streak has given the Pacman confidence.

De la Hoya, on the other hand, has lost three of his last six fights but is determined to come back and become world champion again. Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News, Las Vegas