Turki Alalshikh could be making mates out of enemies for the historic Noche UFC at UFC 306 occasion this weekend (Sat., Sept. 14, 2024).
One among UFC CEO, Dana White’s, oldest greatest frenemies, Oscar De La Hoya, can be on the occasion within the Sphere, placing the pair in the identical constructing for the primary time in who is aware of how lengthy. Lately, De La Hoya has been considerably extra cordial when talking about White regardless of nonetheless becoming in some refined jabs. White, alternatively, has nonetheless been off-put by the thought of a friendship or constructive relationship with the boxing legend.
In the end, White believes De La Hoya’s presence at his subsequent occasion is solely to proceed his rivalry in opposition to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, who may have a boxing match that very same evening in Las Vegas.
“I don’t know the place he’s getting his tickets from,” White instructed Grind Metropolis Media. “He’s not getting them from me. I don’t know if he’s coming with Sheikh Turki or what his deal is, however yeah, I noticed [his comments]. It’s him making an attempt to sh*t on Canelo, and I stated it one million instances, I respect Canelo.
“I like Canelo, I’ve met him, he’s a pleasant man,” he continued. “That evening we’re speaking in regards to the historical past of Mexico and the historical past of the folks and their traditions. The impression they’ve had on fight sports activities. Anyone stated to me, ‘So that you’ll be celebrating Canelo.’ Sure, we’re. Canelo is a giant a part of the evening. Julio Cesar Chavez, Salvador Sanchez, all of the baddest dudes to come back out of Mexico — and never speak about Canelo, too?”
De La Hoya took to Twitter final weekend (Sept. 7, 2024), expressing that the Canelo vs. Edgar Berlanga match “must be free.”
“I’m the PPV king and @Canelo vs @EdgarBerlangaJr struggle won’t exceed 100k properties,” De La Hoya tweeted. “No person is paying $90 for this snooze fest. Simply talking the info as all the time [three clapping emojis].”
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