Oscar De La Hoya spoke highly of Travis Barker in a new interview.
The drummer, 47, who is expecting his first child with wife Kourtney Kardashian, 44, is a knockout when it comes to fatherhood, according to the boxer.
The prize-winning boxer, 50, had only praise for the Blink-182 drummer for the way he helped raise Oscar’s daughter, Atiana De La Hoya, 24, whom he shares with Travis’ first wife, Shanna Moakler, 48.
A head of the debut of the two-part HBO documentary The Golden Boy, told Entertainment Tonight that it was time to ‘give credit where credit is due.’
‘Look, I didn’t raise my kids, you know? Their moms did. And I have to give credit where credit is due,’ he admitted.
Grateful: Oscar De La Hoya, 50, said he was ‘grateful’ to Travis Barker, 47, for helping raise daughter Atiana, 24. ‘I’m grateful that Barker was there, you know, as a father figure for my daughter,’ the former champ said
The former champ turned boxing promoter has six children from several relationships.
Besides Atiana, the title holder fathered Jacob, 25, and Devon, 24, with former flames Toni Alvarado and Angelicque McQueen, respectively.
He has three children; Oscar, 17, Nina, 14, and Victoria, nine with his estranged-wife actress Milagros ‘Millie’ Corretjer.
‘I’m grateful that Barker was there, you know, as a father figure for my daughter. I have to be grateful that Shanna was a mother to Atiana, and just know my place, basically, you know?’
‘My place — I’m obviously a father, and I’m proud of it. But, again, I’m grateful for what they’ve done. Especially with Barker. He’s obviously stepped up to the plate.’
On Father’s Day, Travis sent a message to his children, Alabama, 17, Landon, 19, and Atiana writing, ‘My kids, I’m so blessed to learn from you and be loved by you. Being your father is the best thing in the world.’
‘I love you Alabama, Landon and Atiana. And thank you god for my future blessing.’
Travis and Kourtney have revealed they are expecting a boy.
Family: Travis raised Atiana with his first wife Shanna Moakler, 48, with whom he shares his younger kids Alabama, 17, and Landon, 19. The drummer is now step-dad to Kourtney’s children Reign, seven, Penelope, 11 and Mason 13
Good relationship: Travis and Atiana have a good relationship. On Father’s Day she reacted to the rocker’s post writing, ‘love you forever’
Difficult childhood: Oscar blamed his difficult childhood growing up with an abusive mother and emotionally shut off father for his lack of parenting skills. The father of six says therapy has helped him change his ways
Atiana responded to the sweet post with ‘Crazzzyyy photo choices love you forever.’
The rocker is also step-father to Kourtney’s older kids, Mason, 13, Penelope, 11, and Reign, seven, whom she shares with her former partner Scott Disick, 40.
Oscar blamed his difficult childhood growing up with an abusive mother and emotionally shut off father for his lack of parenting skills.
He says therapy has helped him change his ways.
‘Therapy. Rehabs. A lot of drinking and crying. All that s**t we do. So, now that I finally did that and set myself free, it’s relieving. I can finally live my life at peace.’
‘Every single time I see my kids, “I love you.” I’ll kiss them on the cheek.’
The Golden Boy debuts on HBO and Max July 24.
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