DLHOYABABYMOMMA DRAMA NOW WHAT?
Golden Boy Enterprises, LLP Golden Boy Building
626 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 350
Los Angeles, CA 90017
RE: Devon De La Hoya
Dear Mr. De La Hoya:
This letter and my efforts are trying to form a connection between you and your son (on your terms), I do not know if you are aware that Devon attempted to see you September 18, 2004 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mr. De La Hoya, your son saw this fight, he sat in the 11th row, he cried as you were knocked out, and he demanded to see you. . Unfortunately, this attempt to rectify his fear and concern for your safety was painfully unsuccessful. As a result of poor security awareness, (as to personal family matters) Devon suffered. Mr. De La Hoya, your son was physically as well as emotionally injured. Today, he seems to be lost, as well as isolated without constitution for such. With therapy it is hopeful he fully recovers from that night. Devon wants to visit you on his own. His mother has never spoken ill of you to your son. However, September 18, 2004 was the last attempt made in walking up to you (on his own). Understandably, you have many people surrounding or protecting you, and Devon being only a child, was unable to penetrate those barriers. In fact, you need to know that Devon and his mother were literally picked up and thrown out the back door of the MGM Grand. Two people witnessed the assault. One witness was your son. This was physically painful, but mostly emotionally humiliating for both, so she will never try going near you again.
I believe you will agree that spending a little time with your son is the right thing to do. If you have any doubts, and I am not intimating that you would, then I ask you to consult with your inner board of directors: You heart, your mind, and your gut. What would your mother want you to do? Or, consult with your wife Millie or perhaps your sister, Ceci, or some other trusted advisor.
I have read about your generosity with children in the Los Angeles area. So this provides you with a chance to share your life with your own flesh and blood. If you do not, you may regret it later in life. Also, today's world is complex and challenging, and children need the balance of a mother and a father, (even if you can only see Devon occasionally). Studies show that children of absentee fathers have increased emotional, behavioral and educational problems. Devon is showing signs of this today. Devon went from being an A student, to now defiant and simply refuses to do any homework. I know you don't want to this for Devon. It is clear his mother is doing all she can. I remind you Devon visits his therapist weekly. (Since Sept 2004). Also, Devon wants to play with his brothers. Why deprive them of that joy?
From a business perspective, if you have any doubts, perhaps you may want to consult with your business partner, Richard Schaefer. It would not be good for GBP or your reputation, to be known as the “absentee father," has been boxer. As of now you do appear to be someone who spends time with other children, but not your own. Your book, American Son, prompted reporters to contact Devon. He personally told one reporter he did not want to talk to her. He does not want to talk to any reporters. One theme they seem to be interested in is whether your words conflict with your actions. You say in your book that your mother was always stressing values and making sure you did the right thing. You say your parents raised you as Catholic, and you have not given up your beliefs. You say children have a very special place in your (and Millie s) heart, and that you are proud of your children. You have given much to the community including the Oscar De La Hoya Amino Charter High School, and investments in blighted areas with large Latino populations. You said that you learned you needed your parents and yet, you do not see Devon. Why?
I also understand that you continue to capture the growing Hispanic market in this country, and encourage young boxers to trust in your way of doing business. I am aware that you have partial ownership in many Hispanic publications, but a ripple effect in how mainstream media-portrays you may tarnish your reputation and hurt your business, when the time is up and this letter in fact shows its effect inside a public court. (Which is speculative, and no one wants, least of all Devon, who is extremely proud of his Dad).
I know once an athlete's persona is damaged, things change. Be an example for what is right in America today... Be an example for boxing, and what will become of it tomorrow.
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In addition, Devon has opportunities to do advertising, as well as a reality show which will no doubt bring attention to the hardships “many forgotten children” of pro athletes face.
This is reality for Devon as well as yourself. Having you, Mr. De La Hoya as a father and not allowed to communicate with you in any way is completely embarrassing for your son.. He wants to see his father.
I would appreciate hearing from you, or you and your lawyer, within ten days of this letter. Perhaps we can arrange a convenient time to discuss this matter. (I need to hear from you, even briefly, because there is a history of your handlers withholding family matters from you.) At your request, I will keep our meeting confidential. Mr. De La Hoya, please answer your son's call. It breaks your son's heart to see you on television hugging other children. He can not understand why you won't hug him. Therefore, on behalf of Devon, thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
.The following warning is for any individual, other than Oscar De La Hoya, who may intercept this letter and attempt to withhold it from Mr. De La Hoya, which seems to be the modus operandi of Mr. De La Hoya’s agents and handlers:
There will be legal ramifications for such an improper interception. If I don't hear back from Oscar De La Hoya—a phone call from Mr. De La Hoya and his lawyer, or Oscar alone, then I will have no choice but to seek the Court's assistance regarding this matter. If I am forced to seek the Court's assistance, YOU will not be able to shield it from Oscar because he will have to respond to Court filings. At that point, Oscar will surely be quite displeased with YOU, and know that YOU caused the legal proceedings. Accordingly, I strongly advise you to ensure that this letter gets to Mr. De La Hoya.
Sincerely, Angelicque Mcqueen
Pro Per On Behalf Of Minor
Devon De La Hoya
CC: Devon De La Hoya
ANGELICQUE MCQUEEN AND OSCAR DE LA HOYA HAVE A SON NAMED DEVON...HE WANTS TO TALK TO HIS DAD
