LAS VEGAS, PRNewswire/ -- Boxing Middleweight Champion and entrepreneur, Oscar de la Hoya today announced a partnership with Remy Cointreau USA. The US importers of Remy Martin Fine Champagne Cognac will collaborate with de la Hoya and world class boxing through Golden Boy Promotions and strengthen a shared commitment to the community with the Oscar de la Hoya Foundation.

 

Mr. de la Hoya made the announcement during a press conference for the Parade of Champions bout scheduled for Saturday, September 17th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The venture will place Remy Martin as the sponsor of upcoming Golden Boy Promotions fights. The Remy Martin presence will celebrate the sport of boxing and help provide up and coming as well as established Golden Boy fighters with valuable exposure during Pay Per View and HBO fights. The highlight of this partnership will be the sponsorship of Oscar de la Hoya's return to the ring in 2006.

"Oscar is an extraordinary athlete, businessman and humanitarian," said Steve Hissam, Category Director for Remy Martin. "Remy Martin celebrates those who have embraced the future for themselves and their community. Oscar is the ultimate embodiment of faith, pride and commitment in the future. We look forward to a winning relationship."

The relationship will also include significant support to Latino youth through the Oscar de la Hoya Foundation. Remy Martin has not only pledged monetary donations, but helped ensure that the Oscar de la Hoya Foundation continues to empower the urban youth of East Los Angeles with mentoring and leadership opportunities.

"Remy Martin represents excellence and I'm thrilled to be a part of the Remy Martin team," Oscar says. "They have stepped it up to succeed as pioneers in their industry. I was proud they've recognized me as a role model for Latinos, boxers, philanthropists and entrepreneurs. I'm looking forward to working with the brand and building faith in the future."