Oscar De La Hoya
Oscar De La Hoya knew it was time to retire after Manny Pacquiao pummeled him into submission in December. Still, he wavered another four months before persuading himself to let go.De La hoya ended a 16-year career in which he won 10 world titles in six divisions and became boxing’s most popular fighter.
“These four months have been very difficult for me,” the 36-year-old native of East Los Angeles told hundreds of fans gathered Tuesday at an outdoor plaza across from Staples Center.
“This decision was based on making sure, first of all, that I do not disappoint anyone when I step inside the ring, that I do not disappoint myself, and I make sure that I can watch my kids grow up.” Read the rest of this entry »
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