Happy birthday! Oscar De La Hoya turns 53 today

Oscar De La Hoya is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed boxers of his generation.

Popular boxer-business man Oscar De La Hoya has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

De La Hoya, a cultural icon

Born in East Los Angeles on February 4, 1973, Oscar De La Hoya's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. De La Hoya's not just a great boxer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Oscar hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Oscar De La Hoya as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Oscar, you're the best!

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