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Oscar De La Hoya Arrested on Suspicion DUI In Pasadena

Boxer Oscar De La Hoya was arrested on suspicion of speeding and drunken driving early Wednesday in Pasadena.

PASADENA, CA — Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Pasadena Wednesday..

De La Hoya was pulled over for allegedly speeding in his Land Rover just before 2 a.m. Wednesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

De La Hoya was driving his Land Rover along Del Mar Boulevard when a CHP officer pulled him over for allegedly speeding. According to the arrest report, the officer smelled alcohol on De La Hoya and conducted a series of sobriety tests. De La Hoya failed the tests and was taken into custody, according to police.

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He was cited and released to his manager.

According to TMZ, De La Hoya has a long history with substance abuse problems, and he was seen hitting the bars such as Barney's Beanery in Old TownPasadena Tuesday night before he was arrested.

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