Oscar De La Hoya

He was a surprise gold medal winner in the 1992 Olympics, then became one of the most popular pro boxers in recent memory. "The Golden Boy" won titles in six different weight classes before retiring in 2009. Last year, he reportedly entered Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., for alcoholism.

( Getty Images / July 27, 2012 )

He was a surprise gold medal winner in the 1992 Olympics, then became one of the most popular pro boxers in recent memory. "The Golden Boy" won titles in six different weight classes before retiring in 2009. Last year, he reportedly entered Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., for alcoholism.

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