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Oscar De La Hoyais praisingTravis Barkerfor helping to raise his daughter,Atiana De La Hoya.
The former professional boxer, 50, admitted in a recent interview ahead of his two-part HBO documentaryThe Golden Boythat he’s “grateful” to the Blink-182 drummer for being a “father figure" to his 24-year-old daughter when he couldn’t be.
“Look, I didn’t raise my kids, you know? Their moms did. And I have to give credit where credit is due,” De La Hoya toldEntertainment Tonight.
“I’m grateful that Barker was there, you know, as a father figure for my daughter,” he continued. “I have to be grateful thatShanna [Moakler]was a mother to Atiana, and just know my place, basically, you know? My place — I’m obviously a father, and I’m proud of it.”
Travis Barker and Atiana De La Hoya pictured.Scott Dudelson/Getty, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Scott Dudelson/Getty, Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
He added, “But, again, I’m grateful for what they’ve done, especially with Barker. He’s obviously stepped up to the plate.”
De La Hoya welcomed Atiana with Moakler in 1999, a year before the couple split. Moakler then went on to marry Barker in 2004, who raised Atiana from when she was 5. The pair is also parents to son Landon, 19, and daughter Alabama, 17.
De La Hoya said he has nothing but respect for the 47-year-old rocker, whom he is still in touch with.
“He’s such a nice guy,” De La Hoya toldETof Barker. “I have the utmost respect for him.”
Travis Barker photographed with his kids Atiana, Alabama and Landon, along with wife Kourtney Kardashian.Frazer Harrison/Getty
“He’s a good guy. I’ve talked to him several times. And we communicate about Atiana,” he continued. “I’m just grateful for what he’s done.”
Barker, who marriedKourtney Kardashianlast year, is also step-dad to her kids with exScott Disick— sons Mason, 13, and Reign, 8, and daughter Penelope, 11.
He is set to become a father once again, as Kardashian, 44,announcedthat she is pregnant last month with a handwritten sign during his band’s Los Angeles concert.
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Kourtney Kardashian reveals she’s expecting a child with Travis Barker at Blink-182 concert.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
source: people.com
