Oscar de la Hoya seeks Treatment; will not be in attendance for “The One”

Oscar de la Hoya seeks Treatment; will not be in attendance for “The One”

The Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya, will not be in attendance for “The One“, which is being dubbed “the biggest boxing of the decade.” Oscar has played an important part in orchestrating and contributing to “The One“; an all around, soon-to-be record breaking boxing event heard of around the world. This fight is set to take place this weekend, September 14, 2013, powered by Golden Boy Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Today’s news was shocking but it takes being humble and having courage to admit ones demons so publicly. Oscar de la Hoya released a statement today that he admitted himself into a rehabilitation center to help treat his on going addiction. Though Oscar did not specify the exact cause for his return to rehab, what we do know is he has a history of cocaine and alcohol abuse. In his statement Oscar said:

“Canelo and I have big fights coming up this weekend…His (Canelo) is in the ring, mine is in treatment. I will not be at the fight to cheer Canelo to victory since I voluntarily admitted myself into a treatment facility.”

Oscar went on to say, “I explained this to Canelo and he understood that my health and long term recovery from my disease must come first. Thank you for your understanding. I ask for your support and privacy during this difficult time for me and my family”

I’m hopeful and optimistic that the champ will beat his toughest challenge to date by using his heart and determination to regain to full health and seeing him back on track with continuing with his success with Golden Boy Promotions and with growing his boxing legacy.

- Jesse Javier Zendejas

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