The boxing world often finds itself under the spotlight, not just for the matches that unfold in the ring but for the characters and personalities surrounding it. One such complex relationship is the one between Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez. Following Alvarez’s recent bout against Edgar Berlanga, De La Hoya’s reaction has once
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On September 14, 2002, a monumental clash unfolded in the boxing ring that would forever be etched in the annals of sports history: Oscar De La Hoya faced off against his long-standing rival, Fernando Vargas. This bout not only showcased two of boxing’s elite but also symbolized the culmination of bitter rivalries and personal vendettas,
The tension is high between Oscar De La Hoya and the upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. De La Hoya, once the promoter of Canelo, has publicly called the fight a “snoozefest” and predicted that it would not exceed 100k homes in terms of pay-per-view buys. His criticism of the fight has caused
The role of a trainer in a fighter’s corner cannot be understated. Throughout the history of boxing, we have seen numerous examples of how a great trainer can have a significant impact on the outcome of a fight. Fighters like Muhammad Ali and Michael Moorer had trainers who played crucial roles in their victories. Angelo
The recent expulsion of Ryan Garcia by the World Boxing Council (WBC) has stirred up controversy within the boxing community. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has openly criticized the WBC’s quick decision to expel Ryan without thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding his racist tirade on social media. De La Hoya raises valid concerns about whether
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently took to social media to publicly criticize Canelo Alvarez for his alleged fear of facing David Benavidez. However, De La Hoya’s anger seems misplaced as he fails to recognize the generosity of Canelo towards one of his own fighters, Jaime Munguia. The Dodged Battle with the “Mexican
The recent ‘5 vs. 5’ concept in boxing has sparked a new rivalry between Frank Warren/Queensbury fighters and Eddie Hearn/Matchroom warriors. The showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia resulted in a surprise victory for Warren with a clean sweep of five wins. This has ignited the interest of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya, who expressed
The upcoming fight between Mexican boxers Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia is not just about the match-up itself, but it has been fueled by the intense feud between Canelo and his former promoter Oscar De La Hoya. The verbal exchange between the two at a recent press conference escalated quickly, with Canelo hurling insults at
As the highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia approaches, Oscar De La Hoya did not hold back in his assessment of the reigning super middleweight champion. De La Hoya voiced his concerns about Canelo’s age, suggesting that the 33-year-old boxer is no longer the force he once was. According to De La
Imagine a grudge match between Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez, two boxing legends with a history of friendship and falling out. Both fighters have achieved multi-weight champion status, but the key difference between them lies in their speed and power. While De La Hoya possessed lightning-fast hand and foot speed, Canelo is known
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya expressed his disappointment with the “boring” nature of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia press conference leading up to their fight on May 4th. De La Hoya, a former six-division world champion, expected to see more drama and tension between the two fighters instead of the friendly and polite exchange