Oscar De La Hoya is a Mexican-American former professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the most successful and popular fighters in the history of the sport.
Oscar De La Hoya’s Bio, Age
Oscar De La Hoya was born on February 4, 1973, in Los Angeles, California.
Career
De La Hoya’s boxing journey began at a young age. He comes from a family of boxers, and his grandfather and father were both professional fighters. He won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, which established him in the world of professional boxing.
In 1992, he made his professional debut, and his rapid rise in the sport began. De La Hoya’s fighting style was highlighted by his flexibility, strength, and amazing left hook. He became an international star due to his appealing appearance and marketable image.
De La Hoya quickly became a world champion in multiple weight classes. He won his first world title, the WBO super featherweight title, in 1994 and went on to win titles in six different weight divisions, including lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, light middleweight, middleweight, and super welterweight. This achievement established his status as one of only a few boxers in history to have achieved such success in multiple weight classes.
His most memorable fights include his victories over Pernell Whitaker, Julio Cesar Chavez, Ike Quartey, and Fernando Vargas. His fight with Julio Cesar Chavez in 1996, which he won convincingly, established him as a global superstar. During the height of his career, De La Hoya was one of the highest-paid athletes in the world due to his ability to draw large pay-per-view audiences and generate significant revenue for his fights.
De La Hoya faced an immense challenge in 2002 when he moved up in weight to fight Bernard Hopkins, the then-middleweight champion. Despite his best efforts, he was knocked out in the ninth round.
De La Hoya was not only a fighter but also a successful businessman. He founded Golden Boy Promotions, a successful boxing promotional company, which contributed to his financial success in the sport.
His last professional fight took place in 2008 against Manny Pacquiao, where he was defeated via a TKO in the eighth round. De La Hoya’s retirement was the end of an era in the sport, and he received an entry into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2014.
Aside from his boxing career, De La Hoya was well-known for his charitable contributions. He supported various charitable causes and established the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation, which aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged youth.
Who is the owner of Golden Boy Promotions?
Based in Los Angeles Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company, founded Golden Boy Promotions in 2002. He is a 10-time world champion in six divisions. Golden Boy Promotions is one of boxing’s most active and respected promoters, putting on shows in fully booked venues all over the world.
Who is Oscar De La Hoya dating?
Oscar De La Hoya is currently in a relationship with Holly Sonders, a Puerto Rican singer and actress.
What is Oscar De La Hoya’s Net Worth?
Oscar De La Hoya has an estimated Net Worth of $200 million.