Oscar De La Hoya Apologizes to Bob Arum and Manny Pacquiao Via Twitter

Oscar De La Hoya has taken to Twitter to apologize to two of the biggest names in boxing: rival Bob Arum and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao. De La Hoya checked himself into rehab earlier this month and making amends to those you have hurt is a part of most rehabilitation programs.

De La Hoya has been a frequent user of Twitter so it isn't totally out of character for him to use the service to deliver these very public apologies. 

"Dear Bob Arum first I would like to apologize for any pain I have caused you or your family," De La Hoya tweeted.

"I would also like to apologize...To Manny Pacquiao for any wrong doing in my part. You are a great champion."

De La Hoya goes on to talk about mistakes and humility in the series of Twitter posts.

If this is real, and not a Twitter hack, it certainly looks like a step toward rehabilitation for De La Hoya. From a boxing business perspective, it will be interesting to see if this brings a thaw to the chilly relations between Golden Boy and Top Rank.

A final message from De La Hoya: "Thank you Bob. Your friend Oscar."  Could this be the beginning of something new?