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OSCAR DE LA HOYA HONORED IN LAS VEGAS By Ronnie Nathanielsz PhilBoxing.com Mon, 15 Sep 2014  It was lucky 13 for ?The Golden Boy? Oscar de La Hoya who was honored by Las Vegas, Nevada which proclaimed September 13th as ?Oscar de La Hoya day.? The World Boxing Council reported that Nevada State Senator, Ruben Kihuen and Clark County Comissioner, Lawrence Weekly issued the proclamation and arranged what the WBC described as ?a magnificent formal ceremony event for Oscar De La Hoya right in front of the characteristic signboard "Welcome to Las Vegas" last Saturday at 1:00 PM, in an extravaganza? that was crowded with media and fans. In his remarks Weekly said "With hard work, determination and talent, Oscar De La Hoya has achieved tremendous success in and out of the boxing ring.? He added, ?Oscar has proved to all of us that everything is possible when you follow your dreams." In his response De la Hoya pledged " We are proud of what we have accomplished in this great city and I promise to always bring the biggest fights here." The World Boxing Council said ?This appointment is a well deserved recognition by the state and county, as Oscar de la Hoya has raised millions for the Clark County, Las Vegas Strip, and the State of Nevada during the 16 years of his magnificent and memorable career.? 
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