Oscar De La Hoya is singing his praises for Travis Barker.

Ahead of the release of his HBO documentary The Golden Boy, the 50-year-old former pro boxer admitted that he’s “grateful” for the 47-year-old blink-182 drummer for being a “father figure” to his daughter Atiana when he couldn’t be.

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“Look, I didn’t raise my kids, you know? Their moms did. And I have to give credit where credit is due,” Oscar shared with Entertainment Tonight.

Oscar and Shanna Moakler welcomed Atiana, now 24, in 1999, a year before they split. Shanna, 48, married Travis in 2004 when Atiana was 5.

“I’m grateful that Barker was there, you know, as a father figure for my daughter,” Oscar continued. “I have to be grateful that Shanna 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 added, “But, again, I’m grateful for what they’ve done, especially with Barker. He’s obviously stepped up to the plate.”

Oscar also said that he and Travis are in touch with each other.

“He’s such a nice guy. I have the utmost respect for him,” Oscar said. “He’s a good guy. I’ve talked to him several times. And we communicate about Atiana. I’m just grateful for what he’s done.”

Along with Atiana, Travis shares son Landon, 19, and daughter Alabama, 17, with Shanna. Travis and wife Kourtney Kardashian recently announced that they are expecting their first child, a son, together and they’re teasing his name already!