Oscar De La Hoya is known for his charismatic personality and crossover appeal, which helped elevate boxing's popularity during his career.
He founded Golden Boy Promotions in 2002, becoming one of the first boxers to own a promotional firm while still active.
De La Hoya's bouts generated significant pay-per-view revenue, making him one of the most lucrative boxers of his era.
Beyond boxing, he has ventured into music, releasing a Grammy-nominated Latin pop album in 2000.
De La Hoya has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including establishing the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation to support educational and health initiatives.
Titles and Achievements:
World Titles:
WBO Junior Lightweight Champion (1994)
WBO Lightweight Champion (1994-1996)
IBF Lightweight Champion (1995)
WBC Junior Welterweight Champion (1996-1997)
WBC Welterweight Champion (1997-1999)
WBC Junior Middleweight Champion (2001-2003, 2006-2007)
WBA (Super) Junior Middleweight Champion (2002-2003)
The Ring Junior Middleweight Champion (2002-2003)
WBO Middleweight Champion (2004)
Notable Achievements:
Won 11 world titles in six weight classes, including lineal championships in three weight classes.
Won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Notable Fights:
Vs. Julio César Chávez I (June 7, 1996): Won by TKO in the 4th round to claim the WBC Junior Welterweight title.
Vs. Pernell Whitaker (April 12, 1997): Won by unanimous decision to secure the WBC Welterweight title.
Vs. Félix Trinidad (September 18, 1999): Lost by majority decision in a highly anticipated welterweight unification bout.
Vs. Shane Mosley I (June 17, 2000): Lost by split decision, relinquishing the WBC Welterweight title.
Vs. Fernando Vargas (September 14, 2002): Won by TKO in the 11th round, unifying The Ring, WBC and WBA (Super) World Junior Middleweight titles.
Vs. Bernard Hopkins (September 18, 2004): Lost by KO in the 9th round in a bout for the Undisputed Middleweight Championship.
Vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (May 5, 2007): Lost by split decision in a contest for the WBC Junior Middleweight title.
Vs. Manny Pacquiao (December 6, 2008): Lost by RTD after the 8th round; this was his final professional fight.