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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 23: Oscar De La Hoya and Holly Sonders attend the Launch Party For Amare’s ESSENCE Issue Featuring Cover Stars Oscar De La Hoya And Holly Sonders held at Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles on June 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 23: Oscar De La Hoya and Holly Sonders attend the Launch Party For Amare’s ESSENCE Issue Featuring Cover Stars Oscar De La Hoya And Holly Sonders held at Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles on June 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
In a stunning revelation that has the world buzzing, boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya has laid bare his heart in a heartfelt proclamation of love to his long-time girlfriend, Holly Sonders. Although retired from boxing, De La Hoya still delivers his knockout punch straight to the feels. Brace yourselves for a tale of unexpected romance that has left fans and critics raising their eyebrows in surprise.
From the glitzy world of championship belts and the roar of the crowd, ‘The Golden Boy’ steps into the spotlight of love. In an exclusive statement, the legendary fighter bares his soul, expressing his joy and vulnerability in a declaration that transcends the boundaries of the boxing ring.
Oscar De La Hoya: Holly’s Golden Boy
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The revelation is more than just a casual acknowledgment; it’s a passionate admission that resonates sincerely. For the first time in his storied life, De La Hoya is unabashedly in love, and he wants the world to know. “I’m writing this to Holly for all to see because I want you to know how happy I’ve been since I met her since the first day we have never spent a night apart, not because of the simple reason that I love her and it really pains me to be apart”. Oscar declares with a palpable endearment.
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The American promoter portrays every word with the tenderness of a man who has found his match. “Holly, my life with you is close to perfect, Mama you are not only my best friend but you are my partner who will do anything for you, I don’t want you or everyone reading this to think I am perfect but I do want the world to know that I’m in LOVE for the first time in my life.“ he shares. So, how did Oscar and Holly meet?
Where Fate Intertwined and Love Flourished
Holly Sonders, a five-year veteran of Golf Channel’s Morning Drive, moved to Fox Sports in 2015 to head up the network’s coverage of USGA. In 2018, after covering various championships like the U.S. Open, she proceeded to college football studio telecasts. However, she left the network with a sense of pride in 2019.
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Oscar de la Hoya mit Freundin Holly Sonders bei der Premiere des Kinofilms Creed III – Rocky s Legacy im TCL Chinese Theatre. Los Angeles, 27.02.2023 *** Oscar de la Hoya with girlfriend Holly Sonders at the premiere of the motion picture Creed III Rocky s Legacy at TCL Chinese Theatre Los Angeles, 27 02 2023. Foto:xD.xBedrosianx/xFuturexImage
Sonders’ path met retired boxer Oscar De La Hoya at Bally’s Fight Night in June 2021, where she interviewed boxers. Their connection grew as De La Hoya co-created the event. The two were later seen together on a date at Nobu in Malibu in August 2021, and they officially announced their relationship on Instagram in November of the same year. This development followed De La Hoya’s announcement of a comeback to boxing, marking 13 years since his last fight. Sonders celebrated the occasion on Twitter, sharing a photo from Bally’s Fight Night.
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