De La Hoya is Retiring
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During a press conference on Tuesday, boxing champ Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement from the sport.
According to De La Hoya:
"After heartfelt discussions with my family and my closest friends, it is with deep gratitude and appreciation that I announce my retirement from professional boxing.
Boxing has been the single, most consistent part of my life and although I will miss the ring, I know that it is time for me to step away from the sport competitively and become more active in the other aspects of it that are already in place and ready for me to pursue."
Oscar will now be working with the top execs at Golden Boy Promotions to help put together boxing events worldwide.
Even Los Angeles Mayor Antonia Villarigosa spoke out during the press conference adding that "Oscar de la Hoya has left an indelible legacy in and out of the ring. This son of East L.A. has made the City of Angels proud, not only for his ten championships in six weight divisions, but for never forgetting his roots and giving back to his community."
De La Hoya ended his speech by saying, "In closing, I want to acknowledge my wonderful wife Millie, my children and my entire family who have been extremely supportive and patient with me, sacrificing a tremendous amount of our time together in order for me to pursue my career. Now it is time for me to be there for them."
Adios, amigo!
[Image via AP Images.]
Bye Oscar De La Who-see ya!
Maybe he will take Daisy with him.
Good for him.
Haha comment #2, fingers crossed!!
gay!
oh boo who..1st
tshuss!!!
Oh man I love me some Oscar!!!
Good luck, Oscar. Glad to see him retire now so he can spend time with his family. After his fight with Pacquiao, it's wise of him to walk away.
Re: URnot1stdumbass – HAHAHA! Hopefully!!!
I remember living in Puerto Rico when the famous "Oscar vs Tito Trinidad" fight took place. I'm no boxing junkie, but hell, that was a pretty exciting fight, especially seeing Oscar's butt get whooped, but anyways, I still liked the guy and it's sad to see him go.
Not surprising at all especially after that last fight with Manny, he almost admitted it after the hard-to-watch beating
I thought he already did? oh well cyas
I WONDER IF HER WORE HIS LADIES PANTIES WHEN HE WOULD SYKE HIMSELF UP FOR A FIGHT…HELL, HE PROBABLY WORE THEM UNDER HIS TRUNKS…LMAO….HAHAHA…
i remember meeting him when i was younger. He was donating Food for families around east la that couldnt afford Thanksgiving dinner. i remember there was no cameras around and just him giving autographs and turkeys away. it was nice to see someone helping us without wanting anyting in return.
One fight too late bitch, Manny opened a big o' can o' WHOOP-ASS on yer over the hill butt puto!
He totally sucked at anyways.. should have retired a few years ago
Finally! he was never really in it for the boxing. everytime we expected greatness from him he let us down so retiring is more than a wise decision.
Love you, Oscar!
ive seen this guy in person. and hes fucking hot!!!!!! i was like daamn. my mom took a pic of him on her phone
Bravo to him! He is a gentleman and will do well on his new path.
Good luck De La Hoya I will miss you.
ITS ABOUT TIME!!!! HE ALREADY HAS MONEY AND FAME. SO HIS LAST FIGHTS THAT HE LOST HE DID NOT PUT TO MUCH EFFORT BECAUSE HE WASNT HUNGRY FOR THE MONEY OR THE FAME. BUT I HATE HIM ANYWAYS. HE LET US DOWN!!!!
he is SO hot!
That girl from Scores in NYC totally got paid to say the pictures of him in her panties were fake! But they are totally real!!! Haha dumb ass! Next time you hang with a Russian Stripper don't put her clothes on! retard!
ISNT HE A DEAD BEAT DAD THAT DOESNT TAKE CARE OF HIS DAUGHTER WITH SHANNA PORKLER…
I thought he retired yrs ago, er no wait ,, yrs ago was when i last cheked to see if i give a shit,,, and still i dont, go figure
al fin!! es lo mejor que pudo haber hecho De la Oya… su última pelea con Pacquiao fue un total fiasco. see ya Oscarcito!! =)
so?
aww my papa goodbye …you was always my favorite…love you!!!!
wouldve been great retirement if he beat many pacquiao. but. stilll.
After getting his ass spanked I'm not suprised I saw that coming the minute he threw in the towl. Did you see his exit conference? You would think someone as successfull as him would spend a little money on education and teach him how to speak correctly. He's brings shame to my fellow hispanics. I'll give you that much Perez you if nothing else (kidding) are well spoken for a pr.
LOL, he's my neighbor!! hahahahaha