Oscar De La Hoya Says His Story 'Was a Lie' in 'The Golden Boy' Documentary Trailer
etonline.comOscar De La Hoya is getting real in the two-part HBO documentary, The legendary boxer opens up about his life and the truth behind the polished facade after he skyrocketed to fame inside and outside the boxing ring.In the doc, which premieres July 24 on HBO and on Max, De La Hoya tells his story in his own words through a series of candid interviews, as well as with those in his inner circle, and features rarely seen archival footage. , HBO touts, «peels back the layers of this celebrated yet complicated figure, exploring his triumphs and turmoil to reveal a man struggling to come to terms with lifelong demons and the impossible burden of a nickname he couldn't live up to.»Produced by Mark Wahlberg, the two-part doc charts the East Los Angeles native's rise to Olympic boxing gold medalist, hometown hero and multiple title-winning pro boxer.
Nicknamed «The Golden Boy,» De La Hoya charmed the public and Hollywood alike with his charisma, good looks and heartfelt story of winning the Olympic gold medal for his dying mother.
But, as the official trailer released Monday suggests, not all was what it appeared to be as De La Hoya faced troubles in both his personal and professional life.«The golden left hook.
The golden story. But the truth always comes out. And I knew it would come back to haunt me,» De La Hoya says in the trailer. «Money changes everything.
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