WBC CLAIMS DE LA HOYA SERIOUS ABOUT RING RETURN
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
The World Boxing Council claims that ?The Golden Boy? Oscar de la Hoya who is now 43 years old is ?thinking seriously? about returning to the ring so much so that ?he?s even assessing possible rivals.?
It should be noted age is not necessarily a factor since heavyweight champion George Foreman came out of retirement and at the age of 45 regained the world title by knocking out 27 year old Michael Moorer in November 1994 while Bernard Hopkins last fought in November 2014 at the age of 49.
In an interview with ESPN, De La Hoya said should he return the fight ?should be worthy of my time. But this is serious, plus I have to sure of fighting against the very best.?
The Golden Boy made it clear he ?won?t go back for money issues or glamor? and emphasized that ?the factor which would make me return is that I?ve missed fighting against the best.?
While claiming that chances of a return are 50-50 De La Hoya maintained ?at the moment I?m feeling in pretty good shape. I feel great emotionally and mentally as I haven't drunk alcohol in a long time. I?m training well ad I?m feeling awesome.?
De La Hoya has won 10 world titles in 6 different weight divisions from lightweight to middleweight and earned millions of dollars during his career fighting the best of his era including undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr to whom he lost by a split decision; a seventh round mauling in a catch-weight showdown with eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao and fights against DShane Mosley, Felix ?Tito? Trinidad, Julio Cesar Chavez, Pernell Whittaker and Bernard Hopkins.
Photo: De La Hoya during his press conference announcing his retirement from boxing on April 13, 2009. Photo by Dong Secuya.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Mason Storm: Abdullah Butchers Nakathila in Norfolk Showcase
Sun, 08 Jun 2025Return of the comeback
By Joaquin Henson, Sun, 08 Jun 2025MANNY PACQUIAO IN CANASTOTA, NY (PHOTOS)
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 08 Jun 2025Introducing The Spartan Series: Vegas Fight Experience — Where Authentic Sparring Meets Cinematic Vegas Energy
Sun, 08 Jun 2025RESULTS FROM TONIGHT’S “HALL OF FAME FIGHT NIGHT” PRESENTED BY SALITA PROMOTIONS & ALL THE SMOKE FIGHT LIVE ON DAZN AT THE TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO
Sat, 07 Jun 2025Davis vs De Los Santos: The Fight That Never Was
By Chris Carlson, Sat, 07 Jun 20252 Filipino grandmasters join Touchmove chess tourney
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 07 Jun 2025Keyshawn Davis Fight Canceled After Weight Miss, Mason-Nakathila Elevated to Main Event
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 07 Jun 2025Eumir Marcial Set to Battle Alexis Gaytán in Pacquiao's Comeback Show
By Carlos Costa, Sat, 07 Jun 2025SUNDAY: Fabio Turchi-Milans Volkovs Cruiserweight Showdown Headlines Italy Fight Card LIVE in the U.S. on ESPN+
Sat, 07 Jun 2025Bomogao KOs Rubio in 1st round
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 07 Jun 2025REYES CUP SET FOR ELECTRIFYING RETURN TO MANILA, OCTOBER 16–19
Sat, 07 Jun 2025King's Promotions June 19th Card at Wind Creek Event Center is Postponed Card Rescheduled for September 5th
Sat, 07 Jun 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 7 - AMATEUR BOXING CAREER OF MUHAMMAD ALI
By Maloney L. Samaco, Fri, 06 Jun 2025Indiana, Haliburton Do It Again, Pacers Shock OKC on the Road, 111-110
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Fri, 06 Jun 2025