“Everyone thought they knew me. It was just all a lie because that’s what I do,” says Oscar De La Hoya in the opening of the documentary.

HBO shared the official trailer for The Golden Boy, the documentary on former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya that world premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.

Release Date

Directed by Fernando Villena (HBO’s “Dear Rider” and “Any One of Us”), the two-part documentary debuts Monday, July 24 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by part two on July 25 at the same time on HBO. Both episodes will be available to stream on Max beginning July 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Synopsis

As a young man, Oscar De La Hoya was an Olympic boxing gold medalist, a multi-world title-winning professional boxer, a hometown hero and a role model to his Mexican-American community in East Los Angeles.

Nicknamed “The Golden Boy,” De La Hoya, with his good looks, electric charisma, and heartfelt story of winning Olympic gold for his dying mother, rocketed to national prominence as a superstar both in and outside the ring. Yet, all was not what it appeared to be behind that polished facade.

Told in De La Hoya’s own words through a series of candid interviews with him and those closest to him, and featuring rare archival footage, The Golden Boy peels back the layers of this celebrated yet complicated figure, exploring his triumphs and turmoil to reveal a man struggling to come to terms with lifelong demons and the impossible burden of a nickname he couldn’t live up to.

Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer for The Golden Boy. | Watch the first look teaser trailer for The Golden Boy.

Episodes

Part I

Debut date: Monday, July 24 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Part I details the rise of the young boxing phenom from East Los Angeles, whose hardscrabble upbringing and story of a promise to his dying mother while preparing for the Olympics make him a media sensation. As a professional, Oscar De La Hoya soon becomes a bona fide superstar, winning multiple world titles and earning recognition as one of the best fighters in the world. Outside the ring, De La Hoya’s charm and crossover appeal cement his place in popular culture. But despite his numerous accolades and immense popularity, the turmoil lurking beneath the surface threatens to implode his carefully crafted public persona.

Part II

Debut date: Tuesday, July 25 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Part II chronicles the growth of Oscar De La Hoya’s boxing empire with the founding of Golden Boy Promotions as well as his foray into entertainment with the launch of an album of Latin pop music. But his self-destructive behavior continues to damage his public image and throw his personal life into disarray. As De La Hoya finally begins to take stock of his life and relationships, he looks to find forgiveness for the damage left in his wake.