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“You Still Can Beat 80% of the Competition Today”: Fans Stunned by Oscar de la Hoya’s Shadowboxing

Published 03/19/2023, 11:45 AM EDT

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Boxing is not just a sport. For many boxers, it is an integral part of their personality. For them, it is a way of living. Even when a boxer retires, they leave the sport. but, the sport does not leave them. The former world champion turned Promoter; Oscar De La Hoya, is a prime example of how a person stays connected to boxing long after retiring as a boxer. La Hoya was one of the best boxers of his time. He won 11 world championships across 6 weight divisions. And after he retired, he took to helping boxing talents find their spark and became a promoter.

The Promoter recently took to Instagram to share a video of him shadowboxing. And after watching the video, one has to compliment the Golden Boy on his fitness level at 50. Fans are left in awe of La Hoya after watching it.

Oscar De La Hoya still has it in him

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The promoter shared a video of him shadowboxing on his Instagram. In the video, La Hoya show-offs his impressive footwork and jabs as he continues to shadowbox with commendable speed for someone his age. And that’s not all, he also flexes his fit physique as he shadowboxes without a shirt.

It just shows his dedication to staying fit and keeping himself in shape. And it’s not only that, but La Hoya also showed his headwork and defense work to his fans. For the caption, He wrote, “Discipline.”

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Ryan Garcia, who La Hoya promotes, will be stepping inside the ring on April 22 against Gervonta Davis for a sensation lightweight bout. And, It is safe to say that La Hoya is hyped up for this fight. Recently, the golden boy promoter challenged his former rival and opponent, Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Fans are in awe of La Hoya

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mad_max_spear called La Hoya a stud and wrote, “Looking good stud!”

mystic_guns_ wants La Hoya to fight Zurdo Ramirez. He wrote, “Save the show Oscar!! Get in there with zurdo and save this event. I got you as the favorite in that fight 🥊 you still can beat 80% of the competition today.”

emmanuel387 joked and said, ” this is how I am on defense when my mom trying to hit me with the chancla.”

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primosticket wants La Hoya to come back and fight again. He wrote, 🔥🔥🔥 COME BACK HOMEBOY ONE FIGHT.
What are your thoughts on Oscar De La Hoya’s impressive physique and boxing skills at 50? Let us know in the comments.

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Agrim Sharma

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. Having an Economics background did not deviate him from finding his passion for writing. With two years of professional content writing experience, he learned that the best way to channel his love for the sport of boxing is by writing.
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Arijit Saha