Ever since I've been boxing, it's always been the case that when I go inside the ring a switch goes off and my attitude changes totally from the person I am outside it. I really can't explain why or how. — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
As a professional athlete and someone who has spent almost his entire life in boxing, not a day goes by when I don't think… — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
I think my body went through a lot, went through the wringer. In terms of being inside the ring, getting hit, but also outside… — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
Ever since I met [my wife], my life has been different. I have what I want. I have my Jewel in Millie. — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
After doing an honest evaluation of myself, I recognize that there are certain issues that I need to work on. Like everyone, I have… — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
I feel amazing. In my life right now, I have so much motivation. I am so hungry and so determined... I am young, I… — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
It brings me great grief and sadness to hear of the passing of one of the best and most respected trainers of this era, Emanuel Steward. I learned a lot from him during our professional relationship and I will be forever grateful for his help during that time. We were also friends and I know I am going to miss… — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share
I tried to do the impossible on paper -- beat the middleweight champ coming up from 130 pounds. — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
I think about making a comeback every single day. I went running, I went training, did that for a few days. But my body… — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
The fight life, that was easy. This is a battle I have every day. — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
I was a little kid who used to fight a lot in the street-and get beat up. — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
I wouldn't recommend [boxing] to any child of mine. I would rather he played golf or something. — Oscar De La Hoya Copy Share Image
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