Peter Bouchard of Falmouth, Maine takes a look at one of the greatest boxers to ever throw on the gloves: Oscar De La Hoya.

1. Oscar De La Hoya:
The Golden Boy
Peter Bouchard

2. • Oscar De La Hoya is one of the most famous
names in the sport of boxing
• In his career, Oscar has defeated over 17 world
champions, claiming over ten titles in six different
weight classes
• His record of wins and losses had the boxing
community buzzing when he hinted at a return to
the ring, but that rumor has since been knocked
out

4. • The 42 year-old boxer, after seven years out of the
ring, made his announcement over Facebook
• In his statement, the answer came to him after
consulting his family and some hefty introspection
• The aging athlete, though a champion in his day,
could face serious injury in the ring should he step
in unprepared
• While still missing the limelight he spent most of
his life in, Oscar’s boxing days are behind him

5. • His last appearance in the ring was against Manny
Pacquiao in 2008
• The bout, while viciously tough for both athletes, saw
Oscar knocked out in the eighth-round. The athlete
retired after the match with a record of 39-6, 30
knockouts
• Though his final match was a loss, his record speaks for
itself as belonging to one of the greatest boxers of all
time
• And his time in the ring may be over, but Oscar still finds
time aid the sport in other ways

6. • De La Hoya, after his loss in
2008, formed Golden Boy
Promotions
• A company named for his
namesake earned at the
Barcelona Olympic Games
shortly after graduating High
School
• Golden Boy Promotions is
responsible for putting on
various boxing matches, and
boasts Deontay Wilder, the
current WBC heavyweight
champion, as a member of
their stable

7. • With such a storied past in the boxing world,
Oscar De La Hoya has brought so much to the
sport as both an ambassador and athlete
• While some may view his change of heart as a
letdown, most can appreciate a champion
backing away with his head held high
• Dedicating more of his time to furthering the sport
and nurturing future talent, this isn’t the last we’ve
heard from the Golden Boy