How did Oscar De La Hoya build his $200 million fortune?

• Oscar is just behind Floyd Mayweather Jr., Michael Buffer, Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor in the list of richest boxers. 
• The Golden Boy has an estimated net worth of $200 million. 
• According to Forbes, Oscar made over $500 million during his days as a boxer. 

With an estimated net worth of $200 million, Oscar De La Hoya is undoubtedly one of the richest boxers of all time.

As of 2022, Oscar is just behind Floyd Mayweather Jr., Michael Buffer, Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor in the list of richest boxers.

Oscar De La Hoya. Photo/ The Athletic.

But do you know that Oscar De La Hoya grew up in a poverty-stricken family? In fact, he carries a $1 food stamp in his wallet as a reminder of his difficult childhood.

Earlier this year, The Golden Boy gifted his television host girlfriend a red Ferrari SF90 Stradale. The red automobile got the attention of many people, who were left talking about Oscar De La Hoya net worth.

How Did Oscar De La Hoya Make His Fortune? 

As mentioned above, Oscar De La Hoya has a net worth of $200 million. You won’t be wrong to say that The Golden Boy made millions from his successful boxing career since he had nothing before becoming a fighter.

Since retiring from boxing, The Golden Boy has become a successful boxing promoter and businessman.

According to Forbes, Oscar made over $500 million during his days as a boxer. He generated over $700 million just in pay-per-view income when he was destroying men in various boxing arenas.

The Golden Boy greatly boosted his net worth when fighting high-profile boxers, particularly Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.

Oscar’s career earnings in 2003 were $17 million. The amount increased to $30 million in 2004, $52 million in 2007 and $35 million in 2008. In 2022, his salary earnings stand at $18 million.

Apart from fight purses, Oscar De La Hoya has collected considerable sums through endorsements and business ventures.

Oscar is one of the few boxers who took promotional responsibilities while still an active fighter in the ring.

Business Ventures 

Oscar’s business interests include a Spanish-language boxing show on HBO, a clothing line, Boxeo de Oro and other deals.

Oscar De La Hoya net worth. Photo/ DAZN.

Oscar De La Hoya debuted a casual, activewear-inspired apparel line in 2004. He founded a combat sport promotional firm, Golden Boy Promotions, in 2002.

Golden Boy Enterprises announced the formation of Golden Boy Enterprises in 2005. The company focuses on urban development in Latino communities.

In 2007, Sports and Entertainment Publications, LLC acquired KO Magazine, The Ring and World Boxing Magazine. The publication is a subsidiary of Golden Boy Enterprises.

Alongside Brener International Group, Golden Boy acquired a 25% stake in Houston Dynamo, a Major League Soccer team.

De La Hoya has partnered with Xbox 360, PS3 and PSP versions of EA Sports’ Fight Night Round 3.

Oscar even has an album, which EMI International released in 2000. The Latin pop album featured 13 tracks and was nominated for a Grammy.

Career 

We mentioned above that Oscar De La Hoya made a vast amount of his net worth from boxing. Well, when did he become a professional boxer and what are his records?

Oscar was born on February 4, 1973, in a boxing family. His grandfather was an amateur boxer, while his father was a professional boxer in the 1960s.

As an amateur, Oscar won the national Junior Olympics when he was 15. He got the nickname ‘The Golden Boy of Boxing’ when he represented the United States at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Oscar De La Hoya competed as a professional from 1992 to 2008. He fought in six weight classes; Super featherweight, lightweight, light welterweight, welterweight, light middleweight and middleweight.

The Golden Boy boasts of winning eleven world titles in the different weight classes, including the lineal championship in three weight classes.

The legendary American-Mexican boxer boasts a boxing record of 39-6. He won 30 of his fights through knockouts.

Oscar De La Hoya. Photo/ The Courier Mail.

Golden Boy fought against some of the best boxers of his generation and never lost a match until 1999, when he faced Felix Trinidad.

Other boxers who stopped Oscar in the ring are Shane Mosley (two times), Bernard Hopkins, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.

BoxRec ranks Oscar as the 38th best boxer of all time, pound for pound.