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DE LA HOYA, DRUGS, INFIDELITY AND SOLUTION

By Reni M. Valenzuela

Why do people have to be saddened about it?

Oscar De La Hoya checking himself into a rehab for substance abuse which
addiction began with marital infidelity is a step in the right direction. Such is a very positive news and a reason to be joyful about especially for his family andloved ones, including his followers and fans.

It is not as simple as it may seem for any high-profile personality to voluntarily enter a rehab institution and announce it to the public. There must have been some light from above that struck De La Hoya similar to that which spotted upon Saul of Tarsus on his way to Damascus.

De La Hoya confessed: “After doing an honest evaluation of myself, I recognize that there are certain issues that I need to work on. Like everyone, I have my flaws, and I do not want to be one of those people that is afraid to admit and address those flaws.”

Golden Boy is right on track!
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Humbled De La Hoya Returns Home

After Lifting the Spirits of Thousands of Troops

on USO Tour to Kuwait and Iraq

Renowned Champion and Accompanying Fighters Depart Region Having
Visited Eight Military Bases and Experienced the Trip of a Lifetime

De La Hoya (center) takes pictures with troops during trip to Middle East.

De La Hoya (center) boards Army cargo plane during trip to visit  troops in the Middle East.

De La Hoya, Broner, Jacobs and Mitchell pose in front of Army tank during their trip to visit troops in the Middle East.

For Full Gallery of Photos From the USO Tour, Click HERE. (Photo Credit: USO photo by Steve Manuel)

Twitter Pitch: @GoldenBoyBoxing’s @OscarDeLaHoya, @ajtheproblem21, @DanielJacobsTKO & Seth Mitchell return stateside following whirlwind @the_USO tour

ARLINGTON, VA. - Olympic Gold Medalist and former Ten-Time World Champion in six weight divisions who turned USO veteran, Oscar de la Hoyatouched down stateside today following a whirlwind seven-day USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to Kuwait and Iraq.  Accompanied by up-and-coming fighters Adrien Broner, Danny Jacobs and Seth Mitchell, De La Hoya led the group to the Middle East on March 8, where they went on to extend their thanks to troops and visit eight military bases.  Among some of the installations visited were Camp Arifjan, COB Basra, Camp Victory, Camp Liberty, JSS Loyalty and JSS Justice.

Having lifted the spirits of thousands of servicemen and servicewomen, the group held a series of boxing clinics as well as signed hundreds of autographs and delivered an infinite number of smiles.  Most telling of the group’s popularity among troops was seen at Camp Victory, where more than 600 troops turned out to attend a USO boxing demonstration featuring the fighters.  Despite the tour coming to a close, its impact on De La Hoya and the others were felt once they returned home.

Quotes:

Attributed to Oscar de la Hoya:

[On the impact the tour had on his life...]

“Going on this USO tour and spending time with the servicemen and servicewomen who protect our country was a life-changing experience.  You don’t realize what it means to be a participant in our military efforts and the sacrifices each one of them is making to fight for and protect our freedom until you see it first-hand.”

[On what he learned while out on tour...}

"Hearing their stories and seeing what they go through on a daily basis has changed my life.  The opportunity to see how our troops live and understand their ability to be ready for anything at a moment's notice showed me what it means to be truly brave."

[On what he plans to do after his tour...]

“I hope that we were able to make a difference in the lives of the troops we met.  I am dedicated to continuing to help the USO with their mission of uplifting the spirits of our nation’s troops, sharing my experiences and encouraging others to support our brave servicemen and servicewomen in any way they can.”

Oscar de la Hoya, Olympic Gold Medalist and Former
Ten-Time World Boxing Champion, To Visit Troops on USO Tour to Middle East

Joining the Sport’s Most Decorated Ambassador for the Week-Long Adventure will be Boxing’s Up-and-Coming Stars Adrien Broner, Danny Jacobs and Seth Mitchell

WHAT: USO tour featuring boxing superstar and sports ambassador

Oscar de la Hoya, and up and coming professional fighters Adrien Broner, Danny Jacobs and Seth Mitchell

WHEN: Winter 2011

WHERE: Middle East

(Note. Due to security reasons, the countries and tour dates cannot be released at this time.)

WHY: Gearing up for his first USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour is one

of boxing’s most decorated stars, Olympic gold medalist and former 10-time world champion, in six weight divisions, Oscar de la Hoya. De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions, will be joined on the week-long USO tour by Golden Boy Promotions fighters-undefeated lightweight Adrien Broner (Cincinnati, OH), heralded middleweight Danny Jacobs (Brooklyn, NY) and undefeated heavyweight Seth Mitchell (Brandywine, MD). On a mission to boost troop morale, the group will participate in boxing clinics, share techniques and extend their thanks to America’s troops serving in the Middle East.

This year the USO celebrates 70 years of service to troops and their families.  Entertainment tours are one of the many ways the USO lifts the spirits of our nation’s heroes and their families. Celebrity volunteers such as De La Hoya make it possible for the USO to boost the morale of hundreds of thousands of troops around the world.