Boxing icon Oscar De La Hoya was reported to enter a rehab facility for the reason of seeking cure concerning a problem with a substance abuse.
Based on an article released by TMZ.com, De La Hoya had checked into California-area facility to enter a program within the previous weeks.
As reported, the boxing legend was able to post outbreaks of “introspective tweets” several days ago.
One of the significant lines that the legendary boxer said was to “Take a deep breathe and let out all that anger that makes you hate. it really is going to be o.k.”
Added to that, De La Hoya also included a tweet that seemingly advice everyone to “Stop finding excuses not to live. Life is controlled by what you make of it and not of what it makes of you.”
There was one source recognized to be close to the boxing champ who said that he had “voluntarily commenced proactive treatment” so as to address his current concerns with regards to his health as well as his personal issues.
Substance abuse certainly challenges De La Hoya. As a boxing champ, this seems to be a big deal that he cannot just knock it down.
Considered to be one of the greatest boxer, Oscar De La Hoya was noted to achieve a record of 39-6 and acquired a number of championship belts. It was in 1992 that he was able to win an Olympic Gold Medal.
In 2009, Oscar De La Hoya was known to retire from his boxing career.
While undergoing for a process of treatment, the boxer asks everyone to grant him the respect and privacy that he needed.