There is such a reserve and polish to Oscar De La Hoya that it is easy to forget he beats men senseless for a living. In another time, we would have called him an All-American boy, for his good looks, his politeness, and his successes, the latter of which have made him the most recognizable name in ... (Full article: 1069 words)

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