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Oscar De La Hoya named surprise boxer as the hardest hitter he ever fought… ‘His punches were like bricks’

Oscar De La Hoya says one opponent hit him harder than all the rest. During his time in boxing, ‘The Golden Boy’ mesmerized fans on countless occasions with his formidable combinations and lightning speed.

Boxing News / Sporting News / February 13, 2024

Oscar De La Hoya vs Ike Quartey 25th anniversary: The Golden Boy escapes a Bazooka in Las Vegas

Oscar De La Hoya was all about challenges and he certainly found one when he took on the formidable Ike Quartey in Las Vegas. The Sporting News looks back on a welterweight classic.

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