The Golden Boy
โ 7.2 ยท 2023 ยท 77m ยท Documentary
Nicknamed "The Golden Boy," Oscar De La Hoya โ with his good looks, electric charisma, and heartfelt story of winning Olympic gold for his dying mother โ rocketed to national prominence as a superstar both in and outside the ring. But all was not what it appeared to be behind that polished facade.
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