Boxer Oscar De La Hoya returns to rehab
Boxer Oscar De La Hoya (pictured in August) has battled with drug and alcohol abuse.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Oscar De La Hoya announces he's in rehab
- "I have voluntarily admitted myself into a treatment facility," he says
- The boxer has previously admitted problems with drug and alcohol abuse
It's not the first stint in rehab for De La Hoya, 40, who has previously spoken about problems with drug and alcohol abuse.
The world-champion boxer
announced he had entered treatment just days before Canelo Alvarez, who
De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions represents, is set to square off
against Floyd Mayweather.
"Canelo Alvarez and I
have big fights coming up this weekend. His is in the ring and mine in
treatment," De La Hoya said in a written statement Tuesday.
"I will not be at the fight to cheer Canelo to victory since I have voluntarily admitted myself into a treatment facility."
He said he had explained the situation to Alvarez.
"He understood that my
health and longterm recovery from my disease must come first," De La
Hoya said. "Thank you for your understanding. I ask for your support and
privacy during this difficult time for me and my family."
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