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, nicknamed "The Golden Boy of Boxing", is an American boxing promoter and former professional boxer. He competed from 1992 to 2008, achieving significant success by winning 11 world titles across six weight classes, including lineal championships in three. Representing the United States, he won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1992 Summer Olympics shortly after graduating high school. He is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, 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's Birth

On November 22, 1950, Cecilia Gonzales De La Hoya, Oscar De La Hoya's mother, was born.

February 4, 1973: Oscar De La Hoya Born

On February 4, 1973, Oscar De La Hoya was born. He is 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 Garfield High School

In 1991, Oscar De La Hoya graduated from Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, California, marking an important milestone in his early life before his boxing career took off.

1991: World Championships Participation

In November 1991, Oscar De La Hoya participated in the World Championships (60 kg) held at the State Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia.

1992: Summer Olympics Gold Medal Win

In 1992, Oscar De La Hoya won the gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, defeating German boxer Marco Rudolph. The U.S. media publicized his quest to fulfill his mother's dying wish and nicknamed him "The Golden Boy".

1998: Chavez Rematch

In 1998 Oscar de la Hoya had a rematch with Julio César Chávez due to Chavez stating that Oscar didn't truly beat him in their initial fight.

2000: Lawsuit Against Bob Arum

In 2000, Oscar De La Hoya sued Bob Arum to break his contract with the promoter, leading to a legal battle.

2000: Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center Opening

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

February 2001: Court Ruling in Favor of De La Hoya

In February 2001, the courts ruled in favor of Oscar De La Hoya in his lawsuit against Bob Arum, allowing him to break his contract.

2002: Golden Boy Promotions Founded

In 2002, Oscar De La Hoya founded Golden Boy Promotions, a combat sport promotional firm that also owns a 25% stake in the Houston Dynamo, marking his transition into boxing promotion.

2002: Dual Citizenship Granted

In 2002, Oscar De La Hoya was granted Mexican citizenship by the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, holding dual American and Mexican citizenship.

2008: End of Boxing Career

In 2008, Oscar De La Hoya ended his professional boxing career. During his career he won 11 world titles in six weight classes, including lineal championships in three weight classes.

2008: Publication of Autobiography "American Son: My Story"

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

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2009: Retirement Announcement

In 2009, Oscar De La Hoya announced his retirement from professional boxing, concluding a 16-year career.

November 24, 2018: Inaugural Golden Boy MMA event

On November 24, 2018, the inaugural Golden Boy MMA event took place, beginning with a trilogy bout between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz, marking De La Hoya's expansion into promoting MMA matches.