Childhood and Education Journey of Oscar De La Hoya in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Oscar De La Hoya. A timeline of key moments.

Oscar De La Hoya, an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer (1992-2008), earned the moniker "The Golden Boy of Boxing." Representing the United States, he won a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the lightweight division. De La Hoya achieved significant success in his professional career, securing 11 world titles across six weight classes, including lineal championships in three. He's widely considered one of boxing's all-time greats, ranked 16th by BoxRec.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

November 22, 1950: Cecilia Gonzales De La Hoya Born

Cecilia Gonzales De La Hoya, Oscar De La Hoya's mother, was born on November 22, 1950. She later passed away from breast cancer on October 28, 1990.

February 4, 1973: Oscar De La Hoya Born

On February 4, 1973, Oscar De La Hoya was born. He would later become an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer.

October 28, 1990: Death of Cecilia Gonzales De La Hoya

On October 28, 1990, Cecilia Gonzales De La Hoya, Oscar De La Hoya's mother, passed away from breast cancer, expressing her hope that her son would become an Olympic gold medalist.

1991: Graduation from High School

In 1991, De La Hoya graduated from Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, California.

1992: Olympic Gold Medal

In 1992, Oscar De La Hoya represented the United States at the Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in the lightweight division.

2000: Opening of the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center

In 2000, Oscar De La Hoya and his siblings formally opened the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at the White Memorial Medical Center (WMMC), with a $350,000 donation in honor of their mother.

December 12, 2002: Granted Mexican Citizenship

On December 12, 2002, Oscar De La Hoya was granted Mexican citizenship by the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, stating "I've always felt that my blood is Mexican."

2002: Founded Golden Boy Promotions

In 2002, De La Hoya founded Golden Boy Promotions, a combat sport promotional firm that also owns a 25% stake in the Houston Dynamo.

2002: Dual Citizenship

In 2002, De La Hoya obtained dual American and Mexican citizenship, as the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles granted him Mexican citizenship, recognizing his heritage.

June 2008: Release of autobiography, "American Son: My Story"

In June 2008, HarperCollins released Oscar De La Hoya's autobiography, "American Son: My Story," co-written with Steve Springer.

American Son: My Story

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2008: End of Boxing Career

Oscar De La Hoya competed as a professional boxer from 1992 to 2008, winning 11 world titles in six weight classes.

April 14, 2009: Retirement Announcement

On April 14, 2009, Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement from boxing, ending speculation about a potential fight with Julio César Chávez Jr.

2009: Retirement

In 2009, Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement as a fighter, concluding a professional career spanning 16 years.

November 24, 2018: Inaugural Golden Boy MMA event

On November 24, 2018, the inaugural Golden Boy MMA event took place, featuring a trilogy bout between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, promoted by Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions.

September 3, 2021: De La Hoya disclosed he was raped

On September 3, 2021, Oscar De La Hoya disclosed that he was raped by a woman when he was 13. He did not reveal her identity but stated that she was over 35 years of age.