Originally, TMZ.com reported the news on Saturday.
On Saturday, De La Hoya, who lives part time in Puerto Rico with his wife Millie Corretjer, he provided a statement to the portal, which specializes in news and rumors about the private lives of celebrities.
"After making an honest assessment of myself, I acknowledge that I have several issues I must attend. Like everyone, I have my faults, and do not want to be one of those people who is afraid to address these flaws," read the statement of De La Hoya according to TMZ.com.
"Throughout my career, I've always faced challenges head-all, and this is no different," the Golden Boy in the letter. "I am confident that with the support of my family and friends, I will become a stronger person and more healthy.
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After making an honest assessment of myself, I acknowledge that I have several issues I must attend. Like everyone, I have my faults, and do not want to be one of those people who is afraid to address these flaws.
"- Oscar de la Hoya
"I ask for respect and privacy as my family and I went through this process," ended the letter to TMZ.com.
"He is my friend and I wish him well," he told ESPN.com the president of Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer on Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal, where he was promoting the rematch for the heavyweight belt from Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins. "I'm sure all fans will join me to wish him well."
Schaefer said De La Hoya is still in rehab, so could not attend on Saturday at the year's biggest fight of his company.
De la Hoya, a former champion in six weight divisions, has a 39-6 mark in his career. He retired after losing by TKO to Manny Pacquiao in December 2008.
The former champion won the gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. As a professional, won world titles at 130, 135, 140, 147, 154 and 160 pounds. Has a 39-6 mark in his career and retired after losing by TKO to Manny Pacquiao in December 2008.,,,,,,Translated by Jorge, the flow
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