Oscar de la Hoya: Boxing Legend Files for Divorce From Wife

• American boxing icon Oscar de la Hoya filed to end his marriage to his wife Millie Corretjer on Friday
• The ring legend disclosed that the reasons for the divorce is due to 'irreconcilable difference'
• Oscar De La Hoya and Millie Corretjer tied the knot in 2001 and share three children

Legendary boxer Oscar De La Hoya has officially divorced his wife Millie Corretjer after the pair were separated for more than 6 years.

The former WBO and IBF lightweight champion married the Puerto Rican singer and actress in 2001 and share three children together.

49-year-old De La Hoya filed for divorce on Friday, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason to end their marriage, TMZ claims.

How De La Hoya met Corretjer

Affectionately known as Golden Boy, De La Hoya met his wife in 2000 when the former champion got close to the music industry and started participating in music videos, Daily Mail reports.

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He then contacted Corretjer who was pursuing a singing and acting career to make an appearance in one of his music videos after she caught his eye.

After a few months of dating, the couple tied the knot in 2001.

Who has De La Hoya dated?

De La Hoya, 45-39-6, has dated ex-beauty queen and Playboy model Shanna Moakler. They share one daughter, Atiana, together.

Per Daily Mail, the American boxer also has two sons, Jacob and Devon, from previous lesser-known relationships.

De La Hoya wants fight with Mayweather

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that American professional boxer and promoter Oscar De La Hoya has called for a fight between himself and Floyd Mayweather making a huge offer according to TMZ.

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The 48-year-old wants the fight to go down before the end of the year as he says he is ready to take on one of the greatest boxers of all-time.

The report claims Oscar De la Hoya made the statement as he headed out of the Rossoblu in Los Angeles with his girlfriend Holly Sonders.

De La Hoyais yet to enter the boxing ring since losing to Manny Pacquiao in 2008.