Te world of combat sports has been set abuzz by Oscar De La Hoya’s recent announcement that he will attend Noche UFC instead of the highly anticipated Canelo Alvarez event. This decision has sparked a reaction from UFC President Dana White, who addressed the situation during a recent media interaction with Grindcity media.
White, known for his straightforward approach, expressed confusion about De La Hoya’s plans to attend the UFC event. “I don’t know where he’s getting his tickets from, but he definitely isn’t getting it from me,” White stated. He speculated that De La Hoya might be accompanying Sheikh Turki Alalshikh, a prominent figure in the sports world
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The UFC President was quick to point out that De La Hoya’s decision seems to be an attempt to undermine Canelo Alvarez’s event. However, White made it clear that he holds Canelo in high regard. “I said it a million times, I respect Canelo. I like Canelo. Met him, he’s a nice guy,” White affirmed.
White went on to explain the significance of Noche UFC, emphasizing its focus on celebrating Mexico’s rich combat sports history. He stated, “We’re talking about the history of Mexico and the history of the people and their traditions and the impact that they’ve had on combat sports.”
Interestingly, despite De La Hoya’s apparent snub of Canelo’s fight, White confirmed that the boxing superstar would still be featured in the UFC event. “Canelo is a big part. He’s featured in the show. He’s a big part of the night, yes, of course,” White explained. He added that other Mexican boxing legends like Julio Cesar Chavez and Salvador Sanchez would also be honored during the event.
In related news, De La Hoya recently made headlines by suggesting that he and White had undergone similar cosmetic procedures. The former boxer claimed to have had “ab etching,” a process that enhances the definition of existing abdominal muscles. However, White has not publicly addressed these comments.
As the combat sports world continues to buzz with this latest development, all eyes will be on both the Noche UFC event and Canelo’s fight, eagerly anticipating the outcomes of what promises to be an eventful evening in the world of combat sports.
