The Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya is hands down one of the best boxers the world has ever seen. He boasts numerous championship titles to his name and has made multifaceted contributions to the entire boxing community. Due to his gold medal-winning performance at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, he earned “The Golden Boy” nickname. Despite possessing such an illustrious legacy, De La Hoya remains one of the most modest and grounded individuals. The way he engaged with fans on his media training day in LA exemplifies his character perfectly.

The retired Mexican-American boxer is a respected and cherished part of the boxing community. Besides his numerous achievements inside the ring, his contributions to the sport don’t end there. He also founded Golden Boy Promotions in 2002, responsible for promoting several high-profile fights. His charisma and media-friendly approach led to interviews, talk shows, and events, drawing attention to the sport. Not to mention, thanks to his favorable rapport with the media, something really cool went down during an interview with Elie Sechbach in LA.

Oscar De La Hoya Extends Lifetime Invitation For Golden Boy Fights

On his way to visit a gym in LA, De La Hoya spoke to Elie Sechbach, a reporter. Approaching De La Hoya, Sechbach showed him the mural on the nearby wall. De La Hoya responded by saying, “Ohh no way! I haven’t seen that,” but jokingly remarked, “You know what, there is no six-pack.” But a bit later, he praised the artist by saying, “Wow! That’s beautiful.”

After the interaction was posted to Instagram by Sechbach, De La Hoya commented on the post saying, “Eli let me know who painted this mural so I can invite him to Goldenboy fights for life. I’m humbled and really appreciate it.”

The mural’s artist must have left a strong impression on De La Hoya, prompting him to take the time to offer the invitation. It also shows how much De La Hoya values his fan base and the community as a whole. 

Moreover, amidst legal dispute with Ryan Garcia who is signed with his promotion company, Oscar De La Hoya weighed in on a picture that caused a lot of controversy in recent days.

What Else Did Oscar De La Hoya Say During The Interview?

Besides the mural, Sechbach asked De La Hoya regarding his comment on Ryan Garcia’s picture with his former rival Floyd Mayweather, “So Oscar, I saw you left a comment on Ryan’s picture that said you are hanging out with a guy I already beat.” De La Hoya responded, “Everybody knows, right?” He further added, “Robert Garcia and his father always told me, you won that fight.”

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Then Sechbach probed further by asking, “So, what do you think about them hanging out, Oscar? Him and Floyd.” Oscar enthusiastically responded, “It’s fine. He can get knowledge from any top fighter. It’s great for your career; soak it in and use it in the ring. I would recommend anybody. Anybody, approach top fighters and ask questions. How did you do this? How did you do that? It’s all good!”

The Sechbach report offers a glimpse into De La Hoya’s personality and his perspective on fans and supporters. What started as a regular interview transformed into a heartwarming exchange. What’s your take on this? Are you a De La Hoya Fan?

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