Oscar De La Hoya ‘grateful’ that Travis Barker ‘was there’ to raise his daughter Atiana

Travis Barker is receiving praise from Oscar De La Hoya for his role in raising De La Hoya's daughter, Atiana De La Hoya. In a recent interview before the release of his two-part HBO documentary The Golden Boy, the former professional boxer, who is 50 years old, expressed his gratitude towards the Blink-182 drummer for serving as a "father figure" to his 24-year-old daughter during times when he couldn't be there for her.

"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 told Entertainment Tonight.

"I'm grateful that Barker was there, you know, as a father figure for my daughter,” he continued. “I have to be grateful that Shanna [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.”

He continued, “But, again, I'm grateful for what they've done, especially with Barker. He's obviously stepped up to the plate."

Atiana De La Hoya was born to Oscar De La Hoya and Shanna Moakler in 1999, a year before the couple separated. Moakler later married Travis Barker in 2004, who raised Atiana from the age of five.

Barker and Moakler are also the parents of Landon (19) and Alabama (17). De La Hoya expressed his admiration for the 47-year-old musician and stated that he still keeps in touch with him.

"He's such a nice guy," De La Hoya told ET of Barker. "I have the utmost respect for him."