Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Sport
Boxing
Languages
American English, Mexican Spanish
Spouse
Millie Corretjer (2001-2018)
Children
1 child: Atiana De La Hoya
Education
Garfield High School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Old English (Ōscār)
Popularity
Tier B -- 52,771 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Alice Cooper →
Year context
Born in 1973 -- OPEC oil embargo; Roe v. Wade decided; Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1973 →
Zodiac
Year of the Ox, sign of Aquarius
AWARDS (4)
B
International Boxing Hall of Fame
WON
B
WBO World Junior Lightweight Champion
WON
B
WBO World Lightweight Champion
WON
B
WBO World Middleweight Champion
WON
Biography
Oscar De La Hoya is a Mexican-American boxing promoter and former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2008. His accolades include winning 11 world titles in six weight classes, including lineal championships in three weight classes. De La Hoya was nicknamed "The Golden Boy of Boxing" by the media when he represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics where, shortly after having graduated from James A. Garfield High School, he won a gold medal in the lightweight division. He is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time and is ranked the 16th greatest boxer by BoxRec.
Connections (2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Oscar De La Hoya?
Oscar De La Hoya is 53 years old, born on .
Where was Oscar De La Hoya born?
Oscar De La Hoya was born in East Los Angeles.
Where can I find more information about Oscar De La Hoya?
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