De La Hoya Retires

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    Oscar De La Hoya, also known as "Golden Boy," has retired from boxing on Tuesday. This retirement came four months after his loss to Manny Pacquiao.
    
    "I've come to the conclusion that it's over inside the ring for me," <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4068202">De La Hoya said</a>.
    
    De La Hoya had a remarkable career in boxing. He won the 1992 gold medal at the Olympics. He also won some professional titles in six-weight divisions. According to some sources, he is also the highest-grossing star in the history of the sport.
    
    "I'm announcing my retirement. When I can't compete at my highest level, it's not fair to me or my fans," De La Hoya <a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw-boxing-oscar-retires15-2009apr15,0,1447685.story">told the Los Angeles Times</a>.
    
    "Golden Boy" will always be remembered and never be forgotten. Now there are three guys in boxing I will always miss: Floyd "Pretty Boy" Mayweather, Lennox Lewis, and most importantly: "Golden Boy."
    
    Boxing won't be the same without him.
     

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