Oscar De La Hoya's Kevo

With only one defeat to tarnish his record, Oscar De La Hoya is one of the world's greatest pound-for pound fighters. His prowess in the ring is evident by the string of KO's and TKO's to his credit.

His first taste of boxing came from his father, himself a prizefighter. In fact, De La Hoya is a third generation boxer, carrying on the family tradition in ways his family had no idea were to come. Especially considering that when he was a youngster, De La Hoya was afraid to fight.

It was because of this fear that his father took him into the gym, to teach him how to defend himself.

An extremely charismatic individual, De La Hoya brandishes his 'devilish' grin like a sword, drawing throngs of fans to the sport of boxing, men and women alike. His humbleness, a trait not likely found in boxing, is a refreshing change in this sport.

When not in the ring, De La Hoya spends his time contributing to the community around him. Being able to issue stay in school, drug-free and crime-free messages to children is something close to his heart. His Oscar De La Hoya Foundation provides scholarships to disadvantaged youth in his native East Los Angeles, providing for them the opportunity to continue their education.

Currently residing in California, De La Hoya looks forward to his next match, scheduled for February, 2000.
Climb to Fame
Considered one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers in the history of the sport
Work History
Date Length of Bout Opponent Outcome

09/18/1999 12 Rounds Felix Trinidad L

* First professional loss

02/13/1999 12 Rounds Ike Quartey W

09/18/1998 8 Rounds Julio Cesar Chavez TKO

06/13/1998 3 Rounds Patrick Charpentier TKO

12/06/1997 8 Rounds Wilfredo Rivera TKO

09/13/1997 12 Rounds Hector "Macho" Camacho W

06/14/1997 2 Rounds David Kamau KO

04/12/1997 12 Rounds Pernell Whitaker W

* won the WBC Welterweight Championship from Pernell Whitaker

01/18/1997 12 Rounds Miguel Angel Gonzalez W

06/07/1996 4 Rounds Julio Cesar Chavez TKO

* won the WBC Super Lightweight Championship from Julio Cesar Chavez

02/09/1996 2 Rounds Darryl Tyson KO

12/15/1995 2 Rounds Jesse James Leija TKO

09/09/1995 6 Rounds Genaro Hernandez TKO

05/06/1995 2 Rounds Raphael Ruelas TKO

* won the IBF Lightweight Championship from Raphael Ruelas

02/18/1995 12 Rounds John-John Molina W

12/10/1994 9 Rounds John Avila TKO

11/18/1994 3 Rounds Carl Griffith TKO

07/29/1994 2 Rounds Jorge Paez TKO

05/27/1994 3 Rounds Giorgio Campanella TKO

03/05/1994 10 Rounds Jimmy Bredah TKO

10/30/1993 1 Round Narcisco Valenzuela TKO

08/27/1993 4 Rounds Angelo Nunez TKO

08/14/1993 6 Rounds Reynaldo Carter TKO

06/07/1993 1 Round Troy Dorsey TKO

05/08/1993 4 Rounds Frankie Avelar TKO

04/06/1993 8 Rounds Mike Grable W

03/13/1993 4 Rounds Jeff Mayweather W

02/06/1993 4 Rounds Curtis Strong TKO

01/03/1993 2 Rounds Paris Alexander TKO

12/12/1992 1 Round Cliff Hicks TKO

11/23/1992 1 Round Lamar Williams TKO
Awards
Oscar De La Hoya has also won numerous Awards