September 2022
A Boy, a Mother and a Golden Dream
By Steve Springer
Fighter of the Year
In 1995, a lightweight champion and P4P player, De La Hoya, was on the verge of superstardom
Culture Clash
Critics of East L.A.'s Golden Boy relished a showdown with Mexico's greatest warrior, Julio Cesar Chavez
Welter Skelter
A move to 147 pounds would take De La Hoya's career to unprecedented heights
Clear and Present
Oscar's reign nearly imploded under the firepower of Ike Quartey
Sugar and Gold
A superfight with SoCal rival Shane Mosley would provide drama beyond expectations
Bad Blood
De La Hoya vs. Fernando Vargas gave fans the quintessential grudge match
Return of the King
A showdown with Nicaraguan bad boy Ricardo Mayorga brought a welcome PPV bonanza
The Perfect Storm
De La Hoya could fight like hell, but his 'IT' factor was off the charts
Oscar De La Hoya: Greatest Hits
The Golden Boy revisits six career-defining fights
Opening Shot
Not untouchable
Come Out Writing
Party of a lifetime
Fighter of the Month
No more doubts
Jabs and Straight Writes
An appreciation
Ratings Update
Recent moves in The Ring's rankings
From the Archive
Covering The Golden Boy