OSCAR DE LA HOYA RETIRES FROM BOXING AT AGE 36

LOS ANGELES, April 15 – Oscar De La Hoya called it quits in the ring Tuesday, ending a career in which he won 10 world titles in six divisions and became boxing's most popular fighter. He announced his decision at an outdoor plaza across the street from Staples Center, where a statue of the 36-year-old Golden Boy stands.He finished with a record of 39-6 and 30 knockouts.His recent years loses are to Felix Trinidad, Shane Mosley, Bernard Hopkins, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquaio.