To glean more boxing insights, TIME visited De La Hoya–who, at 35, is still the most popular fighter in the world–in Big Bear Lake, Calif., where he was preparing for his Dec. 6 pay-per-view ...

From 1995 to 2008, De La Hoya had 19 fights on PPV. He generated over 14 million buys for over 700 million dollars. He hit the magical one million buys mark four times and 900,000 three times.

Now at the age of 50, De La Hoya says he’s ready to confess. The Golden Boy opens up with him, filmed in black and white, speaking about his “true emotions” and wanting to “free” himself.

Its a strong, solid contract that I'm standing by 100%," De La Hoya said. De La Hoya would not specify the details, but he states the case is not progressing in the direction of a speedy resolution.

I want to make this a tradition. It feels so good. This is what I should have been feeling all these years." De La Hoya was admitted to drug and alcohol rehabilitation in May 2011.

Oscar De La Hoya rocketed to fame when, at 19 years old, he won Olympic gold in the lightweight boxing division. His fresh, smiling face was all over TV screens and magazine covers, and he quickly ...

Sixteen years after his retirement, boxing legend and "Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya says he's grateful "I'm still here" after personal struggles with family, drugs and alcohol.

That’s the line Warner Bros. Discovery used to describe the two-part documentary about boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya. The Golden Boy is giving fans a no-holds-barred look at his life.