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De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
Oscar De La Hoya is calling it quits in the ring.
Boxing’s most popular fighter announced his decision Tuesday across the street from Staples Center, where a statue of him stands.
De La Hoya is retiring four months after he was thoroughly beaten by Manny Pacquiao in his fourth loss in his last seven fights. It’s been several years since De La Hoya beat a truly daunting opponent. He finishes with a record of 39-6 and 30 knockouts
He told an outdoor audience that he’s retiring because it’s not fair to himself or the fans to continue when he can’t compete at the highest level anymore.
The native of East Los Angeles will stay involved in the sport as a promoter with his Golden Boy Promotions company
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
Too bad he didn't pack it in earlier,he was a great fighter!!!!
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
How old do you have to get before you know you are too old for boxing. He should have retired while he was way ahead...
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
You will see him come out of retirement like all the other boxers have, and make a bunch of money when he does!
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
He was retired the last 2 fights he atempted to fight. I guess it was all about the money.
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
Again he come out of retiring if they put a juicy money fight,
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
good..he's about 5 shots from becoming a rubberhead
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
he will come back to fight money money money baby
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
He was a great fighter but it was a good idea to retire. thanks for all the great fights oscar.
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
It's all about the money but oscar was a great fighter!
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
Thanks for sharing the News Bud...
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Re: De La Hoya announces retirement from boxing
He should have retired about 3 fights ago. Cocky ****er asked my friend's 10 y/o cousin $50 for an autograph about 10 years ago.
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