Oscar De La Hoya

William Zepeda taking his usual approach to Tevin Farmer – the direct one

Lightweight contender William Zepeda, considered by many to be the best fighter in the division without a title, isn't exactly chatty. But who needs to talk when you throw punches the way he does?

Oscar De La Hoya slams ‘frivolous’ Haney lawsuit, says Devin is a ‘shot’ fighter

Oscar De La Hoya offers his view on Devin Haney's attempt to sue Ryan Garcia

Jose Ramirez and Arnold Barboza Jr. finally to fight in clash over five years in the making

Battleground state: Boxing-versus-MMA rivalry mirrors Nevada politics

In a state deluged by political ads and campaign stops, Nevada’s clash of boxing and UFC cards this weekend joins the party, with some casting it as The Strip’s own tiny referendum on Democratic versus MAGA politics.

Topless Oscar De La Hoya takes another swipe at Canelo Alvarez

Oscar De La Hoya is really getting into the swing of letting loose on his social media channels. In recent months he has made it perfectly clear, just in case anyone was unaware, that these days he really doesn’t like Saul “Canelo” Alvarez – the figh...

Yokasta Valle signs contract extension with Golden Boy Promotions

Three-weight and five-time world champion Yokasta Valle has signed a multi-contract extension with Golden Boy Promotions, it was announced today (September 5).

Oscar De La Hoya to Floyd Mayweather Jr: ‘ You have to stop embarrassing yourself’

Oscar De La Hoya has urged Floyd Mayweather Jr, the man who tightly outscored him over 12 rounds in 2007, to stop “embarrassing” himself in exhibitions and sort out his financial affairs.

Trading a journalism dream for boxing: How Sena Agbeko achieved the unthinkable

Super middleweight Sena Agbeko, who had to deal with the intensity of combining boxing and school, used five years for a four-year Bachelors in Communication Studies at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). According to him, he had to give up his...

Fighting Words: Shakur Stevenson is asking for, and trying, our patience

This year will go down as a forgettable one for Shakur Stevenson in the ring. Even if it's an investment in his future, Stevenson should be mindful of making fans wait too long for the payoff.

Raul Marquez keeps punching the clock in every way he can post-Showtime

Versatility has always served Raul Marquez well. A skilled southpaw technician in the ring who boxed his way to the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Marquez could also turn into a pressure fighter when the situation called for it and was no stranger to...

Golden Boy Promotions complete the signing of prospect Jordan Panthen

Golden Boy Promotions today announced the signing of undefeated junior middleweight prospect Jordan “The Patriot” Panthen. Panthen was a decorated amateur who won the USA National Championship and the National Golden Gloves before he turned...

Oscar De La Hoya praises Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s skills, heart, power and business savvy

The mutual dislike between two of the best fighters of the last generation — Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya — not only existed ahead of their 2007 super fight but continued on well afterward.

Oscar De La Hoya talks Ryan Garcia, unlikely rematches with Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney

There’s a difference between the Ryan Garcia that talks to Oscar De La Hoya and the person who Garcia’s promoter sees posting on social media.

During the Manny Pacquiao fight, Oscar De La Hoya ‘wanted to die’

Oscar De La Hoya retired in April 2009, four months after his 2008 technical knockout loss to Manny Pacquiao. But during the fight itself, De La Hoya didn’t just want his career to end — he wanted his life over as well.

Oscar De La Hoya indirectly contrasts Shakur Stevenson's and Gervonta Davis’ star power

Shakur Stevenson is a champion – but not an attraction, like lightweight counterpart Gervonta Davis – according to boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions.