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Oscar De La Hoya
Oscar De La Hoya

Oscar De La Hoya, born on February 4, 1973, is a renowned professional boxer. He achieved remarkable success in the boxing world, winning multiple world championship titles and is considered one of the most successful boxers in history. more

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