Oscar De La Hoya, the legendary boxer turned promoter, has ignited a firestorm of controversy with his recent comments about the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga bout. The Golden Boy didn’t pull any punches as he took to social media to express his displeasure with the match-up and its hefty price tag.
De La Hoya’s primary concern revolves around the $89.99 cost for the DAZN pay-per-view event, which he considers exorbitant for what he deems a “mismatch.” The former champion believes fans are being shortchanged, arguing that the bout lacks the competitive edge necessary to justify such a high price point.
“Nobody asked for this fight,” De La Hoya stated bluntly, predicting that viewers might opt for alternative entertainment options on the same evening. He went on to suggest that the event could potentially “put people to sleep,” implying a lack of excitement in the ring.
While De La Hoya acknowledges Berlanga’s talent, he questions whether the young prospect is ready to face a seasoned competitor like Canelo. With a record of 22-0, Berlanga is undoubtedly a rising star, but De La Hoya believes this matchup may be premature and potentially detrimental to the boxer’s career.
The Golden Boy didn’t stop at criticizing the main event. He extended his critique to the entire card, suggesting that the undercard lacks the depth and quality fans expect from a high-profile boxing event.
But it didn’t end on Canelo – De La Hoya called out his old friend Dana White for getting the same aesthetic procedure as him and announced he’ll be attending UFC Noche instead.
While White and De La Hoya are enemies, both are rather chummy with Shekh Turki Alalshikh.
“So the idea I’m choosing to attend the UFC and support Dana White instead of Canelo tells you everything you need to know. Dana. I can’t wait to see you next Saturday, buddy.
I see that you got the same ab surgery I got, I always knew you wanted to be like me, bro.
It will be great to hang out with you face to face. Let’s go.”
Oscar De La Hoya sparked speculation after sharing a shirtless video showing his chiseled physique during a Christmas sparring session at age 50. Rumors suggested he might have had abdominal implants, but his girlfriend, Holly Sonders, clarified that De La Hoya underwent “ab etching,” a cosmetic procedure that enhances the definition of existing abs without implants. De La Hoya addressed the allegations, explaining that the process involves etching around his natural abs to make them more prominent.
