Canelo Alvarez, the reigning undisputed super middleweight champion, has never been one to shy away from expressing his feelings. His recent encounter with former promoter Oscar De La Hoya took that intensity to a whole new level.
Oscar De La Hoya spent many years promoting Alvarez, but their relationship soured dramatically after their split.
The bad blood between them has been evident, especially now that De La Hoya is promoting Canelo’s next opponent, Jaime Munguia. The tension escalated during the pre-fight press conference for the Alvarez vs. Munguia bout.
The Verbal Exchange Between Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya
De La Hoya, addressing Canelo, said, “The company you fought under for decades has always had one name, and it’s mine. So put some f***** respect on it.
Remember when Jaime was 21 years old, volunteered to step in against GGG, and Canelo failed two drug tests? So Jaime wasn’t allowed to fulfill his dream in 2018. On Saturday night, he will do just that. Fulfill his dream and be world champion.”
Canelo Alvarez, not one to hold back, responded with a barrage of heated words in Spanish. His frustration with De La Hoya’s comments was palpable. But it didn’t end there.
Canelo just went after Oscar De La Hoya after he called him out 😱 pic.twitter.com/M6ChJQCrWB
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) May 1, 2024
As the tension escalated, Canelo Alvarez got up from his seat and physically approached De La Hoya. Security swiftly intervened, creating a barrier between the two fighters. Alvarez encroached toward his former promoter, past the threshold of the podium in the middle of the room. The intensity was electric, and fans watched in awe as the two boxing icons nearly came to blows.
Despite the heated exchange, it’s essential to clarify that Oscar De La Hoya is not the one stepping into the ring against Canelo Alvarez this weekend. Instead, Alvarez is set to defend his undisputed super middleweight crown against the undefeated Jaime Munguia. The 43-0 Munguia holds the IBF, WBA, WBO, and WBC belts in the same weight category as Canelo. It’s a battle of Mexican fighters, and both are eager to prove their supremacy.
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