Oscar De La Hoya, who went on to win 11 boxing world titles and a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics, is a man who now strives to live life to the fullest. Fans are impressed by both his remarkable boxing prowess and his opulent lifestyle. His recent Instagram post has created a buzz online among his fans and even car enthusiasts. Even though his fans are aware of his fondness for pricey vehicles, he has offered a glimpse into his fancy taste by sharing his pick for his dream car.
There’s one more thing that caught fans’ attention. Despite the former boxer turned promoter being a millionaire, he was seen cleaning his dream car. This brought in even wilder reactions from fans.
Oscar De La Hoya reveals his “Man’s Man” car
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The Golden Boy of Boxing chose Brabus 900 as his top pick. A man like De La Hoya is most suited for the beast of an automobile, which is renowned for its remarkable blend of rawness and luxury. The Instagram clip shared by De La Hoya shows him cleaning the windshield of his dream car. In the captions, he asked, “As a MAN’S MAN what is your dream car? Mine is my 1200 horse power BRABUS.”
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The Brabus 900 Rocket Edition has a 4.5 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine. It can go from 0 to 62 in just 3.7 seconds. Designed with precision, De La Hoya’s opulent black SUV reflects technological sophistication. He loves his car so much, that he had no shame in cleaning its windshield and posting it on social media.
In addition, he also asked his fans to write down their dream cars. The comments section is full of car names like Ferrari, Bugatti, Range Rover, and BMW. Beyond that, lets take a look at what fans had to say about De La Hoya and his dream vehicle.
Not caring what the world says
The 51-year-old boxer turned promoter had mentioned in his documentary that he didn’t like getting punched in the face. He was just “conditioned” to become a world champion, fulfilling his father’s dream. However, he said that he is content right now and enjoys living his life. A fan had the same impression of him and wrote, “Living his best life not giving fc wat anyone says, Like it’s supposed to be.” Another Instagram user praised his cheerful demeanor and said, “Always laughing, singing, and smiling.”
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The former boxer has also experienced all aspects of life, from highs to lows. Just like the legendary soccer player Diego Maradona, he went from being the best in the world to facing criticism for his personal life. Referencing to the similarities between the two athletes, someone wrote, “I like you Oscar de la Hoya but you resemble Diego Maradona.” Maybe it’s a remark on his physical appearance. Who knows!
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Another comment read, “Tio Oscar always havin a good time.” Furthermore, fans were shocked to see a millionaire clean the windshield of a car. It is indeed hard to believe. Someone, therefore, noted in the comments section, “Probably first time he’s ever done that.”
Well, we don’t really know if it was De La Hoya’s first time cleaning the windshield, or if he frequently does it. What do you think about it? Also, what is your opinion on the former boxer’s top pick? Share your opinions about it in the comments below.
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