Two of Oscar De La Hoya’s most bitter enemies might be internet hosting occasions on Mexican Independence weekend, and he’s already made his choose as to which one he’ll attend.
De La Hoya, a retired boxing legend and now promoter, has had lengthy public feuds with boxing champion Canelo Alavrez and UFC CEO Dana White. Alvarez might be defending his WBA, WBC and WBO tremendous middleweight titles towards Edgar Berlanga on the T-Cellular Area, whereas White might be placing on UFC 306 on the Sphere – each occasions taking place in Las Vegas on Sep. 14.
With each occasions going head-to-head, De La Hoya has chosen to exit of his sport and attend UFC 306 over Alvarez’s title protection.
“We’re per week away from the boxing match that no person requested for, and the UFC occasion that everybody might be watching,” De La Hoya mentioned on his Instagram. “Canelo is combating Berlanga, one other snoozefest. They’re making an attempt to promote a pay-per-view for $90 and $500 minimal to look at in particular person, it’s simply theft at this level to pay for an additional lame Canelo struggle that at all times goes the gap towards a subpar opponent.
“I’ll truly be attending the UFC occasion the Sphere as a substitute. Now, I like the game of boxing greater than something. I might be watching boxing matches wherever and anytime – even when it’s a easy sparring session between two bums combating on the road. So the concept I’m selecting to attend a UFC occasion and assist Dana White as a substitute of Canelo, it tells you the whole lot it’s good to know.”
De La Hoya and White have been at odds over time. It’s effectively documented that they don’t like one another, but De La Hoya appears excited to attend the UFC occasion on Sept. 14.
“Dana, I can’t wait to see you subsequent Saturday, buddy,” De La Hoya mentioned. “I see you bought the identical ab surgical procedure that I acquired. I at all times knew that you simply needed to be like me. It will likely be nice to hang around with you head to head.”
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