Earlier this year boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement. His exit strategy was comprised of three fights beginning in May, 2008 and the final fight being sometime in December.
His first fight was against prior 130-pound champ Steve Forbes. Though this “tune-up” fight was criticized by members of the boxing world, it was one that Oscar felt necessary. Most of the tickets to this fight were priced between $10-$20 and was scheduled on HBO’s “preview weekend” so that even those who didn’t subscribe to HBO would be able to view. He felt it was his way of saying thank you to his loyal fans, who in the past have shelled out upwards $60 just to watch his bouts on pay per view. As expected De La Hoya won this fight by split decision.
Oscar’s next fight was to be a re-match against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. De La Hoya lost his previous fight against Mayweather in a decision. He was attempting to re-stake his claim on the junior middleweight title. De La Hoya’s strategy was abruptly halted on June 2, 2008 when Mayweather, Jr. announced his retirement. It is yet to be announced who will take Mayweather’s place. This has put a crunch on De La Hoya’s plan. His third fight against Miguel Cotto is still on schedule for December, 2008.
Regardless of his failing strategy for his own retirement from the sport, De La Hoya remains one of the most followed fighters of all time. His pleasant personality and extremely good looks have made him one of the most recognizable athletes today. De La Hoya has generated more money for the sport than any other fighter in history.
Even though De La Hoya plans to retire at the end of this year from the sport he will remain around for a long time to come. He is the founder of Golden Boy Promotions, a combat sport promotional firm as well as the owner of The Ring magazine. He has also just written an autobiography entitled "America's Son". Oscar has been around boxing his entire life and has a vast knowledge. I personally hope he succeeds in all he does.
His first fight was against prior 130-pound champ Steve Forbes. Though this “tune-up” fight was criticized by members of the boxing world, it was one that Oscar felt necessary. Most of the tickets to this fight were priced between $10-$20 and was scheduled on HBO’s “preview weekend” so that even those who didn’t subscribe to HBO would be able to view. He felt it was his way of saying thank you to his loyal fans, who in the past have shelled out upwards $60 just to watch his bouts on pay per view. As expected De La Hoya won this fight by split decision.
Oscar’s next fight was to be a re-match against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. De La Hoya lost his previous fight against Mayweather in a decision. He was attempting to re-stake his claim on the junior middleweight title. De La Hoya’s strategy was abruptly halted on June 2, 2008 when Mayweather, Jr. announced his retirement. It is yet to be announced who will take Mayweather’s place. This has put a crunch on De La Hoya’s plan. His third fight against Miguel Cotto is still on schedule for December, 2008.
Regardless of his failing strategy for his own retirement from the sport, De La Hoya remains one of the most followed fighters of all time. His pleasant personality and extremely good looks have made him one of the most recognizable athletes today. De La Hoya has generated more money for the sport than any other fighter in history.
Even though De La Hoya plans to retire at the end of this year from the sport he will remain around for a long time to come. He is the founder of Golden Boy Promotions, a combat sport promotional firm as well as the owner of The Ring magazine. He has also just written an autobiography entitled "America's Son". Oscar has been around boxing his entire life and has a vast knowledge. I personally hope he succeeds in all he does.
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