Golden Boy secures one of its gems for the future.
26-year-old Mexican boxer Oscar Duarte resigns with Golden Boy on a multi-year deal.
Oscar De La Hoya's boxing company confirmed the re-signing of the Mexican fighter, as he finds himself in a great moment of his career after delivering a masterclass performance in June at the Honda Center against Mark Bernaldez.
“I am very happy and feel super enthusiastic about staying with Golden Boy,” said Oscar Duarte. “We faced very difficult times during the pandemic where I didn’t get to have a lot of activity inside of the ring. But I am feeling very hungry to show the world who Oscar Duarte is. I am coming into this with firm steps and everything I have inside of me. I have momentous gratitude for Oscar De La Hoya and all of the Golden Boy team for trusting me and for the opportunity to be a part of their great company.”
Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy Chairman and CEO, said that they have re-signed him with the goal of turning him into a World Champion one day, while representing Mexican boxing.
“We signed Oscar Duarte as a young prospect with only five fights under his belt, and have developed him to become a world title contender,” said Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya. “We are proud to have him continue to be a part of the Golden Boy family and one day become a World Champion representing Mexico.”
Gabriel Soto, Duarte's manager, says that they're thankful for the confidence that De La Hoya and Golden Boy have in Duarte.
Soto says that Golden Boy has re-signed a future world champion and future star who will represent Mexico with full force.
“We feel very excited about this new deal and are filled with utmost gratitude for Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya and his entire staff for the confidence in Oscar Duarte,” said manager Gabriel Soto. “Without a doubt we have a future star in our hands, a future world champion, and a future idol who 100 percent represents Mexico. As his manager, alongside Memo Rocha, we are fully confident that after a brief pause due to the pandemic, Duarte will come back into the ring with everything.”
