Oscar De La Hoya’s recent comments about Canelo Alvarez choosing to fight Edgar Berlanga instead of David Benavidez have stirred up controversy once again. De La Hoya, who has had a strained relationship with Canelo in recent years, did not hold back in his criticism of the fight selection.
De La Hoya went as far as predicting that the upcoming fight between Canelo and Berlanga would be a flop at the box office. He mentioned that fans are starting to boycott Canelo for not facing the opponents they want to see him against, specifically David Benavidez.
Adding fuel to the fire, De La Hoya pointed out that the Canelo-Berlanga fight is going up against a big UFC event on the same night. He suggested that the UFC card would attract more pay-per-view buys, further indicating his lack of confidence in the success of the boxing match.
While De La Hoya’s comments may have ruffled some feathers, it raises the question of whether Canelo truly cares about fans boycotting him. Given his status as a future Hall of Famer and his financial success, Canelo may not be swayed by the threat of boycotts.
In the end, the debate over Canelo’s choice of opponents and De La Hoya’s criticism only adds to the intrigue surrounding the upcoming fight. Whether fans will tune in to watch Canelo take on Berlanga or decide to pass remains to be seen. The clash of opinions between De La Hoya and Canelo only adds to the drama of the boxing world.