A Mexican-American boxer, Oscar de la Hoya first earned fame as an Olympic Gold medal winner. After turning pro, Oscar de la Hoya became one of the sports all-time greats, voted the "Fighter Of The Year" by Ring Magazine in 1995. De la Hoya released a self-titled CD of Latin Pop music, which earned him a Grammy nomination in 2000. Other ventures include TV producing, a clothing line and real estaet.

OSCAR DE LA HOYA MOURNS THE LOSS OF ALEXIS ARGUELLO, "EL FLACO EXPLOSIVO" (Philboxing)
LOS ANGELES (July 1, 2009) - Six-time world champion Oscar de la Hoya mourns the tragic loss of the legendary Nicaraguan boxer, Alexis Arguello. The three-division former world champion and boxing icon was found dead Wednesday morning in his hometown of Managua, Nicaragua.
Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:36:08 GMT

Victor Ortiz fills void left by Oscar De La Hoya (Los Angeles Times)
Ortiz is headlining an HBO-televised main event Saturday at Staples Center against Argentina's Marcos Rene Maidana for the interim World Boxing Assn. junior-welterweight title. Into the void of boxing without Oscar De La Hoya steps Oxnard's Victor Ortiz.
Publ.Date : Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:13:07 GMT

Victor Ortiz fills void left by Oscar De La Hoya (Los Angeles Times)
Victor Ortiz, left, poses with promoter Oscar De La Hoya on Wednesday before training for his WBA World Super Lightweight title fight against Marcos Maidana.
Publ.Date : Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:50:22 GMT

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