DLH will have his own statue at Staples Center

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  1. Mitchell Kane

    Mitchell Kane WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    According to the L.A. Times.

    "A seven-foot-tall bronze statue of Oscar De La Hoya will join similar tributes to Los Angeles sports stars Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky at Staples Center, officials announced Wednesday."

    Not bad for a venue he's only fought in once.:lol:
     
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    There's certainly been better boxers than DLH, but culturally, he's a So Cal icon and it's cool for boxing to have a statue right there next to basketball and hockey.
     
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    Don't you know?! He didn't lose, he was robbed!!!:stir:
     
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    Good for him. He has given a lot to his community
     
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    a statue at the site of his most defining loss?:lol:
     
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    Didn't the Staples replace the Forum?

    Oscar helped revive SoCal boxing during the early 90's. He deserves a 10 foot statue, not a seven foot one. Probably should be gold too, considering who he is and all.
     
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  9. Joe King

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    Yeah, I guess that you are right. I'm just letting my hope of Forbes KTFO Oscar get in my way of historical value :lol:
     
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    it is only a matter of time before some los angeles delinquents vandalize the statue by adorning it with fishnets.
     
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