Oscar De La Hoya reveals who would have beaten him in his prime

Legendary boxer Oscar De La Hoya has revealed that he believes only one fighter, Sugar Ray Robinson, could have defeated him during the peak of his professional career.

De La Hoya, who transitioned to professional boxing after winning a gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, quickly established himself as a top contender. During his career, he secured numerous world titles across six weight divisions. His impressive record stands at 39 wins, including 30 knockouts, against only six losses, retiring in 2009 after a defeat to Manny Pacquiao.

The "Golden Boy" shared his thoughts in a conversation with Mail Sport Boxing, reflecting on his encounters with elite fighters. He defeated Mexican icon Julio Cesar Chavez, widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, as well as other formidable opponents like Arturo Gatti, Fernando Vargas, Ike Quartey, and Pernell Whitaker.

When pressed to predict the outcome of a hypothetical fight between himself and Sugar Ray Robinson, one of boxing's all-time greats, De La Hoya paused before admitting, "Uh, that's a tough question. I would pick Sugar Ray Robinson."

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Uh, that's a tough question. I would pick Sugar Ray Robinson.