The deep-seated rivalry between Oscar De La Hoya and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez reached a new height during a fiery press conference on Wednesday. The former promoter and his one-time star athlete, who has not worked together outside the ring for four years, did not hold back, hurling insults and grievances in light of the upcoming Cinco de Mayo showdown. De La Hoya, the head of Golden Boy Promotions, is set to have his fighter, Jaime Munguia, face off against Alvarez in what is expected to be a thrilling all-Mexican bout at the T-Mobile Arena.
De La Hoya shared insights into his complex relationship with Alvarez, who has ascended to the status of a four-division champion and a leading figure in boxing. “I respect Canelo as a fighter, but he has spent the last two months insulting me instead of promoting the fight,” De La Hoya remarked. Tensions escalated when Alvarez, clearly provoked by De La Hoya’s comments, stood up, looking like he might turn their verbal altercation into a physical one. However, he was held back, underscoring the deep personal animosity that looms over this weekend’s event.
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The exchanges grew heated as both men dredged up old grievances. Alvarez accused De La Hoya of financial mismanagement, while De La Hoya pointed to Alvarez’s previous controversies, including his failed drug tests. The bitterness that has marked their relationship, sets the stage for a battle that promises to extend well beyond the confines of the ring.
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