Fans lose their minds as 49-year-old world champion boxer Oscar De La Hoya shows off his insane rig during Christmas sparring session
- Oscar De La Hoya shows off his fit physique shadowboxing with Instagram post
- The former boxing champ said he is working out his mind, body and soul
- De La Hoya retired from boxing in 2008 but has stayed close to the sport
- Earlier this month, he teased a return to the squared circle aged 49
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has shared footage of his new impressive physique on social media.
The Golden Boy, who retired in 2008 after his loss to Manny Pacquiao, posted the shirtless video of himself shadowboxing to Instagram earlier in the week, exhibiting a noticeable six-pack.
Alongside the video, the 49-year-old former six division world champion wrote: ‘2023 is about peace and freedom. Changes in life are not easy when you decide you wanna better yourself.
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya (pictured) has shared footage of his new impressive physique on social media
‘I’m getting ahead and working out my mind body and soul starting NOW!!! FYI I had to run to the restroom after my workout because I ate 9 TAMALES.’
Fans were very impressed by De La Hoya’s muscular and lean body – with some pointing out that he looked in better shape now close to 50 than when he was competing as a boxer.
Earlier this month, the 49-year-old teased a boxing return after posting a clip of himself shadow boxing on the beach.
‘Should I do it one more time?’ the caption of his Instagram post read.
Irish veteran Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan was quick to reply, with the 38-year-old responding: ‘Looking great Oscar, if your [sic] looking for a dance partner I’d be honoured to share the squared circle with you.’
It is unclear what the former champ’s goal is with his latest fitness kick and if he is getting in shape for a boxing bout against YouTubers or former MMA fighters, like others in his position have.
In 2021 De La Hoya sensationally called out Floyd Mayweather, claiming it would be ‘the biggest fight that you can make today.’
‘It would be a pleasure to be in the ring with him and just make a huge event out of it and a great fight for the fans,’ said De La Hoya.
De La Hoya and Mayweather previously faced each other in 2007, with ‘Money’ winning by a split decision.
![The Golden Boy, who retired in 2008 after his loss to Manny Pacquiao, posted the shirtless video of himself shadowboxing to Instagram earlier in the week, exhibiting a noticeable six-pack](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/28/05/65981749-11578515-image-a-427_1672206726805.jpg)
The Golden Boy, who retired in 2008 after his loss to Manny Pacquiao, posted the shirtless video of himself shadowboxing to Instagram earlier in the week, exhibiting a noticeable six-pack
![Fans were very impressed by De La Hoya's muscular and lean body - with some pointing out that he looked in better shape now close to 50 than when he was competing as a boxer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/28/05/65981849-11578515-image-a-428_1672206805547.jpg)
Fans were very impressed by De La Hoya’s muscular and lean body – with some pointing out that he looked in better shape now close to 50 than when he was competing as a boxer
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