“The Golden Boy” desires his former opponent to be finished with boxing.
Floyd Mayweather competed final weekend (Sat., Aug. 24, 2024) in a fully abysmal exhibition boxing match in opposition to John Gotti III. The pointless rematch ended with no consequence as a result of the combat was an exhibition, and it was not formally scored, though Mayweather dominated (watch highlights or lack thereof).
Yesterday, Oscar Del La Hoya hopped on Instagram to debate a slew of matters, together with the horrible boxing match, and pleaded for Mayweather to cease boxing.
“Floyd Mayweather fought one other exhibition in opposition to Gotti final Saturday, an actual sh-t present that left the gang booing within the area on the finish,” De La Hoya mentioned. “In the course of the second spherical, Floyd actually had the referee swapped out. He didn’t like that the referee advised him to cease hitting behind the pinnacle. Floyd is used to having the refs do no matter he desires, and he wasn’t getting his method this time. It was so embarrassing.
“Floyd, you’re 50 years outdated. You’re a legend on this sport, and I’ve stood up for you in numerous interviews, together with Shannon Sharpe’s podcast final week. It’s important to cease embarrassing your self with these exhibitions. I do know life is difficult and life is dear, however come on man, put your legacy first. No person desires to recollect you want this…I hate seeing this occur, bro. Floyd, I’m rooting for you; let’s flip it round.”
One thing have to be unsuitable when Del La Hoya makes full sense in 2024. Mayweather will go down as one of the best prizefighter of all time as a result of he retains getting away with making hundreds of thousands on these horrific exhibitions, however as time goes on, his legacy could take a success, as De La Hoya mentioned.
The 2 boxing legends fought in 2007, wherein Mayweather bested “The Golden Boy” by way of cut up choice.
However, it’s uncertain that Mayweather will observe De La Hoya’s recommendation and combat once more subsequent yr.
Yippee.
