Oscar De La Hoya in Rehab: 'I Have My Flaws'

tmz.com:

As TMZ first reported, De La Hoya entered a rehab facility in California sometime within the last few weeks. We're told De La Hoya is seeking help for substance abuse issues. A source close to the boxing legend tells us he has "voluntarily commenced proactive treatment to address certain health and personal issues."

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Comments

[Its ya girl]

08:44 PM on 05/24/2011

He has admitted to infidelities in his marriage as well. I'm taken abck by the coke issue but cheating on his wife comes as no surprise. He has had a reputation with the ladies since he was a young olympian. His handlers always covered for him. You pay people enough they'll do anything for you. Theres stories of him spending lots of money/time in Scores night club. He has fathered atleast 3 children out of wedlock yet tries to portray himself as a family man. He may be a champ in the ring but that is wear the class ends.

[mun15ey23]

12:53 PM on 05/23/2011

Oscar was cool, until he tried to give his two cents. Judging many fighters, promoters, etc while he was hiding his own imperfections. The biggest accusations of all was accusing Pacquiao of using steriods. Maybe this stint in rehab will make him realize that he was a good fighter but not a great promoter. He and Golden Boy Promotions should issue a formal apology for accusing people of taking steriods when he's the one that has a substance abuse problem. Maybe Pacquiao will drop his defamation suit and re-build the relationship w/ TOP Rank to produce good and entertaining fights.

[jezabell69]

07:56 PM on 05/22/2011

awwww ; ; hope he has a speedy recovery :) I'm not a big boxing fan but always liked him...he just seemed so sweet...good luck to you ^^

[Rodney Ramirez]

06:53 PM on 05/22/2011

Oscar you've entertained us and amazed us with your athleticism and I would like to say the best of luck to you and I have no doubts you will be victorious. Stay clean my friend.

[Jacob007]

04:13 PM on 05/22/2011

Oscar you have same flaws Arnold has you like to father children to woman your NOT married too.

[specultr]

02:10 PM on 05/22/2011

ODLH was better at marketing than he was at managing a business. His Golden Boy Promotions is probably headed toward bankruptcy this year. How is he going to send out all of those child support checks?

[Spitballa]

08:01 PM on 05/22/2011

What are you talking about? Golden boy has, Alvarez, Ortiz, and Khan, three massive cash cows. Golden Boy along with Top Rank dominate boxing. Please don't make stuff up.

[mun15ey23]

12:49 PM on 05/23/2011

Sorry, Ortiz, Alvarez, and Khan, are not yet cash cows. They depend on a 46 year old (hopkins) to be a main attraction...but it was a good fight this past weekend. Other than that, they really have no cash cows. Mosely and Marqez jumped ship... TOP RANK is the top promoter in boxing. It's true, Golden Boy is slowing losing $$...they may not last long.

[zulfikar dazli]

02:08 PM on 05/22/2011

a former American professional boxer of Mexican descent and the first boxer who could win in six different weight classes, a world champion, suffers in his own words in a drug and alcohol addiction. In a public statement he announced that he has gone to fight addiction in a rehabilitation center for drugs and alcohol in California.
it's a bonk.... let's see its at updatenewsqq.blogspot.com

[LogicalMathMan]

01:52 PM on 05/22/2011

Oscar, wish you a speedy recovery.

[beaverlocal]

01:01 PM on 05/22/2011

Lucky man. I have used pain killers three years after a botched surgery. I am trying to taper off and stop on my own. He is lucky he can afford help.

[studioh!]

12:06 PM on 05/22/2011

I wouldn't mind helping him with some issues

[bryce05]

01:12 PM on 05/22/2011

Erm...

[Warrior Circa81]

11:34 AM on 05/22/2011

You know I love boxing, used to actually fight myself. Big ODLH fan! Even his promotions. Painkillers, narcotics are used like tic tacs, in EVERY sport. It is kind of depressing to know the way the media treat us when it comes to this, and yet make it impossible for some of us to obtain them cause the FDA pressures docs into thinking everyone that ask for a narcotic are addicts., but if you have money and power, you can get whatever you want. My point is, it is a huge huge problem is the rich community, and the people in the media that give you that righteous high and mighty speech on how horrible a person is doing drugs are most likely doing some themselves, most people do something to pep them up, I prefer a natural plant I wont name. It's all just about money no one really cares if someone gets help in the end.

[cyoohoos]

11:08 AM on 05/22/2011

congratulations

[raffa657]

10:29 AM on 05/22/2011

My prayers are with Mr. De La Hoya.
I've enjoyed watching him box since his Olympic gold medal match right after his mother passed.
To address any problem, first you have to recognize it. I have confidence that he will come out a better and stronger person by dealing with his so called flaw.

[harmonikasavingsbonds]

10:27 AM on 05/22/2011

That would explain that bizarre photo on the internet of him in fishnet hosiery and a bra, looking very, very drunk.

[TooLooze]

09:54 AM on 05/22/2011

Good for you, Mr. LaHoya. Best wishes and thanks for what you have done for boxing and entertainment.