Oscar De La Hoya Quotes

I think my body went through a lot, went through the wringer. In terms of being inside the ring, getting hit, but also outside the ring, living a crazy life.

Oscar De La Hoya

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• I think my body went through a lot, went through the wringer. In terms of being inside the ring, getting hit, but also outside the ring, living a crazy life.

  

  Oscar De La Hoya
  • Life
  • Crazy
  • Body