Boxing’s welterweight division is filled with colossal talent and undefeated fighters. But, out of all promising young guns, Vergil Ortiz Jr. struck former champion, Oscar De La Hoya [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Oscar-De-La-Hoya/]‘s eyes. The ‘Golden Boy’ also acts as a promoter for Ortiz Jr. Recently, Oscar De La Hoya was in the young gun’s fight camp, wherein he sparred Alexis Espino, a super-middleweight contender. The six-weight world champion keenly watched his sparring session and shared his notions on the same to ES News [https://youtu.be/WTvq9Dn-wD8]. “He’s incredible, I like his footwork, I like his head movement, I like his jabs, his jabs are powerful fast. Works it up to the body, up to the head, so it’s a sign of greatness in the making.” Oscar De La Hoya [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1157474253.jpg]NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 13: Oscar De La Hoya speaking to the media during the CANELO VS. ROCKY Final Press Conference at Madison Square Garden December 13, 2018 in New York City . (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images) Ortiz Jr. transitioned to the welterweight roster in 2019 and continued his undefeated reign in this division as well. He fought thrice [https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/766727] in 2019 and once last year, winning all via T/KO. He is a super active fighter who takes on the genuine challenges on his way. Even in this sparring video, the 22-year-old competed against Alexis Espino, who fights notches above him. Despite this, he landed power-packed punches on Espino with swift footwork and movements. Read – Knockout Artist Vergil Ortiz Jr Shares His Ultimate Goal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-knockout-artist-vergil-ortiz-jr-shares-his-ultimate-goal/] VIRGIL ORTIZ JR. – A WORTH-WATCH TALENT Ortiz debuted in 2016, and in no time he improved his resume to 16 wins. He has maintained a track record of finishing all the opponents by T/KO and is yet to go beyond the seventh round as a professional. The young gun exhibits tremendous power and employs his vast skill sets in the squared circle. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/vergil-ortiz-robert-garcia-4-e1610690336627.jpg] Ever since his move to the welterweight, he looked even stronger as he aims to reach the pinnacle of this division. He is currently unaligned with any opponent, but he’s expected to storm inside the ring by June-2021. Considering the immense weapons in the artillery, it’s unquestionable that he’s a promising talent for the future. Ortiz Jr is a serious knockout artist of the game will look to add his 17th win this year with his prime finishing skills. Can Vergil Ortiz Jr. walk down as a legend of the sport? 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Oscar De La Hoya 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Oscar De La Hoya is a former professional boxer turned boxing promoter. Arguably the best boxer of his generation, the <a href="https://www.goldenboypromotions.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">10-time</a> world champion formed his own promotional company. He is the founder and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, which is one of the best promotional companies right now.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">De La Hoya is a former Olympic Gold <a href="https://www.ringtv.com/174245-de-la-hoya-reflects-on-olympic-gold-20-years-later/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">medalist</a> and has collected numerous <a href="https://sports.jrank.org/pages/1141/De-La-Hoya-Oscar-Awards-Accomplishments.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">accolades</a> over the span of his 16-year career. He was given the nickname ‘Golden Boy’ during his heyday in the ring.</p>


[caption id="attachment_464505" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-464505" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1157474253.jpg" alt="Oscar De La Hoya" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 13: Oscar De La Hoya speaking to the media during the CANELO VS. ROCKY Final Press Conference at Madison Square Garden Dcember 13, 2018 in New York City . (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">De La Hoya <a href="https://www.biography.com/athlete/oscar-de-la-hoya" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">began</a> boxing as a six-year-old. His grandfather was an amateur boxer, while his father boxed professionally. His amateur career is one of the most impressive you will come across. At 15 he won the Junior National Olympic title in the 119 lbs pound weight class. The next year he won the 125 lbs title. He followed this up with gold medals in the Golden Gloves and Goodwill Games.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">His amateur career peaked in 1992. The boxer achieved his mother’s dream when he won the Gold medal at the 1992 Olympics. This was the start of De La Hoya’s stardom.</p>


[caption id="attachment_464507" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-464507" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-119037090.jpg" alt="Oscar De La Hoya" width="1920" height="1284" /> Shane Mosley, blue trunks, fights Oscar De La Hoya, black trunks, during a 12-round WBC/WBA Super Welterweight Championship bout (154lbs) held a the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday September 13, 2003. Shane Mosely wins by unanimous decision. (Photo by Chris Polk/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">He turned professional shortly after his triumph and <a href="https://www.boxingnewsonline.net/on-this-day-oscar-de-la-hoya-made-his-pro-debut/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fought</a> in the super-featherweight category. However, in the course of his career, De La Hoya fought right up to the middleweight category. In the process, he racked up 10 different <a href="https://sports.jrank.org/pages/1141/De-La-Hoya-Oscar-Awards-Accomplishments.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">world titles</a> and was arguably the best boxer in that era. Ultimately, De La Hoya <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2020/08/20/oscar-de-la-hoya-retirement-comeback-12-years/5614885002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hung up</a> his gloves in 2009.</p>
<strong>READ MORE: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-how-oscar-de-la-hoya-indirectly-strained-the-relationship-between-bob-arum-and-floyd-mayweather/">How Oscar De La Hoya Indirectly Strained the Relationship Between Bob Arum and Floyd Mayweather</a></strong>
<p style="text-align: center">He <a href="https://www.goldenboypromotions.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">started</a> Golden Boy Promotions in 2002 and has used his expertise to build it up as one of the most successful promotions in the sport. The company <a href="https://www.goldenboypromotions.com/fighters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">represents</a> the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ryan-garcia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ryan Garcia</a>, Jorge Linares, among others.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Oscar De La Hoya: Record</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">The American’s professional record at the time of retirement was <a href="https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/8253" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">39-6-0</a>. Out of his 39 victories, 30 were knockouts.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This gave De La Hoya a 66% knockout rate. However, it was his record of 10-world titles that really separated him from his peers.</p>


[caption id="attachment_464506" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-464506" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-119037534.jpg" alt="Oscar De La Hoya" width="1920" height="1284" /> Shane Mosley, blue trunks, fights Oscar De La Hoya, black trunks, during a 12-round WBC/WBA Super Welterweight Championship bout (154lbs) held a the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday September 13, 2003. Shane Mosely wins by unanimous decision. (Photo by Chris Polk/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">De La Hoya was not just a professional boxer, but also a highly marketable asset. Over the course of his career, he <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomward/2019/04/24/is-oscar-de-la-hoya-the-greatest-businessman-in-sports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">made</a> $700 million through PPV. This was possible because of the high-profile names that De La Hoya took on. He boxed the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosely, Julio Cesar Chavez, among others.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Oscar De La Hoya: Foundation and Charity</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">De La Hoya established his own <a href="https://www.goldenboypromotions.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">foundation</a> in 1995 to improve the quality of life for the people of his hometown in East Los Angeles. Over the years, the foundation has partnered with multiple other organizations to help the needy.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"> The foundation now provides help and assistance to Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High School, the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center, and the Oscar De La Hoya Labor and Delivery Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">They continue to work with the various school programs to provide underprivileged children with the opportunity to achieve their dreams.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Oscar De La Hoya: Net Worth 2021
</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center">According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-boxers/oscar-de-la-hoya/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, the famous boxer’s net worth is an estimated $200 million as of January 2021. At present, his principal source of income is his business.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">However, a major chunk of his wealth was earned during his fighting days. With lucrative fights against the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/floyd-mayweather/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Floyd Mayweather</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/manny-pacquiao/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Manny Pacquiao</a>, Shane Mosley, and others, his stock rose to new heights.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How to contact Oscar De La Hoya?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/oscardelahoya/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OscarDeLaHoya/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/oscardelahoya?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.goldenboypromotions.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a></p>

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<td>Age</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
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<td>Reach</td>
<td>73”</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>5' 11"</td>
</tr>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital status</td>
<td> <a href="https://www.latintimes.com/oscar-de-la-hoyas-wife-millie-corretjer-posts-heartbreaking-tweet-about-their-406190" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Divorced</a></td>
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<td> Spouse/Partner</td>
<td> N/A</td>
</tr>
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<td>Address/Residence</td>
<td> Los Angeles, California, USA</td>
</tr>
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<td> Nationality</td>
<td> American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsement</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$200 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Birthdate</td>
<td> 1973/02/04</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Record</td>
<td>39-6-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Achievements</td>
<td>Former WBO super-featherweight champion, WBO lightweight champion, IBF lightweight champion, WBC super-lightweight champion, WBC welterweight champion, IBA world welterweight champion, WBC world super-welterweight champion, WBA world super-welterweight champion, IBA world super-welterweight champion, WBA world middleweight champion,</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td>‘Golden Boy’</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p style="text-align: center"></p>

Oscar De La Hoya

Oscar De La Hoya 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Oscar De La Hoya is a former professional boxer turned boxing promoter. Arguably the best boxer of his generation, the 10-time world champion formed his own promotional company. He is the founder and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, which is one of the best promotional companies right now. De La Hoya is a former Olympic Gold medalist and has collected numerous accolades over the span of his 16-year career. He was given the nickname ‘Golden Boy’ during his heyday in the ring. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; DECEMBER 13: Oscar De La Hoya speaking to the media during the CANELO VS. ROCKY Final Press Conference at Madison Square Garden Dcember 13, 2018 in New York City . (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images) De La Hoya began boxing as a six-year-old. His grandfather was an amateur boxer, while his father boxed professionally. His amateur career is one of the most impressive you will come across. At 15 he won the Junior National Olympic title in the 119 lbs pound weight class. The next year he won the 125 lbs title. He followed this up with gold medals in the Golden Gloves and Goodwill Games. His amateur career peaked in 1992. The boxer achieved his mother’s dream when he won the Gold medal at the 1992 Olympics. This was the start of De La Hoya’s stardom. Shane Mosley, blue trunks, fights Oscar De La Hoya, black trunks, during a 12-round WBC/WBA Super Welterweight Championship bout (154lbs) held a the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday September 13, 2003. Shane Mosely wins by unanimous decision. (Photo by Chris Polk/Getty Images) He turned professional shortly after his triumph and fought in the super-featherweight category. However, in the course of his career, De La Hoya fought right up to the middleweight category. In the process, he racked up 10 different world titles and was arguably the best boxer in that era. Ultimately, De La Hoya hung up his gloves in 2009. READ MORE: How Oscar De La Hoya Indirectly Strained the Relationship Between Bob Arum and Floyd Mayweather He started Golden Boy Promotions in 2002 and has used his expertise to build it up as one of the most successful promotions in the sport. The company represents the likes of Ryan Garcia, Jorge Linares, among others. Oscar De La Hoya: Record The American’s professional record at the time of retirement was 39-6-0. Out of his 39 victories, 30 were knockouts. This gave De La Hoya a 66% knockout rate. However, it was his record of 10-world titles that really separated him from his peers. Shane Mosley, blue trunks, fights Oscar De La Hoya, black trunks, during a 12-round WBC/WBA Super Welterweight Championship bout (154lbs) held a the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday September 13, 2003. Shane Mosely wins by unanimous decision. (Photo by Chris Polk/Getty Images) De La Hoya was not just a professional boxer, but also a highly marketable asset. Over the course of his career, he made $700 million through PPV. This was possible because of the high-profile names that De La Hoya took on. He boxed the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosely, Julio Cesar Chavez, among others. Oscar De La Hoya: Foundation and Charity De La Hoya established his own foundation in 1995 to improve the quality of life for the people of his hometown in East Los Angeles. Over the years, the foundation has partnered with multiple other organizations to help the needy.  The foundation now provides help and assistance to Oscar De La Hoya Ánimo Charter High School, the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center, and the Oscar De La Hoya Labor and Delivery Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They continue to work with the various school programs to provide underprivileged children with the opportunity to achieve their dreams. Oscar De La Hoya: Net Worth 2021 According to Celebrity Net Worth, the famous boxer’s net worth is an estimated $200 million as of January 2021. At present, his principal source of income is his business. However, a major chunk of his wealth was earned during his fighting days. With lucrative fights against the likes of Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley, and others, his stock rose to new heights. How to contact Oscar De La Hoya? Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Website  Age 48  Reach 73”  Height 5&#8242; 11&#8243;  Weight NA  Marital status  Divorced   Spouse/Partner  N/A  Address/Residence  Los Angeles, California, USA   Nationality  American  Endorsement NA  Net Worth $200 million   Birthdate  1973/02/04  Record 39-6-0  Achievements Former WBO super-featherweight champion, WBO lightweight champion, IBF lightweight champion, WBC super-lightweight champion, WBC welterweight champion, IBA world welterweight champion, WBC world super-welterweight champion, WBA world super-welterweight champion, IBA world super-welterweight champion, WBA world middleweight champion,  Nickname ‘Golden Boy’

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