On May 3, 2008, Oscar De La Hoya will return to the boxing arena at the Home Depot Center, Los Angeles, California. The fight is titled: The Homecoming (it will be aired in the Philippines on May 4, 2008 via ABS-CBN Channel 2).
Oscar De La Hoya, nicknamed as the “Golden Boy” has a boxing record of: 43 total fights, 38 wins, 30 wins by KO, 5 losses and 0 draws. He lost his title as WBC Welterweight champion to Floyd Mayweather Jr. last May 5, 2007. Mayweather is considered to be the best fighter in the world. The fight was called as “The World Awaits” and “De La Hoya/Mayweather 24/7″. Mayweather won by a split decision. There will be a rematch on Sept. 20, 2008.