Boxing, often hailed as the “sweet science,” is riddled with intricacies, not just inside the ring but also in the relationships between fighters, promoters, and fans. Recently, the spotlight fell on a highly anticipated bout between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga, an event marred by the conflicting perspectives of Oscar De La Hoya, Alvarez’s former
Oscar De La Hoya
On September 14, 2002, the world of boxing witnessed an epic showdown between two titans, Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas, that has continued to resonate in the annals of the sport. The atmosphere was electric in Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay, with approximately one million viewers tuning in for the box office spectacle—embodying the
Oscar De La Hoya, the former promoter of Canelo Alvarez, has caused quite a stir by labeling the upcoming fight between Canelo and Edgar Berlanga as a “snoozefest.” Not only did De La Hoya predict that the fight would flop in terms of pay-per-view buys, but he also boldly declared that it would not exceed
The role of a trainer in the world of boxing cannot be understated. A skilled and experienced trainer can make all the difference in the outcome of a big fight. Throughout history, we have seen numerous examples of how the trainer/corner man’s expertise and guidance have led their fighters to victory. From Angelo Dundee guiding
The recent controversy surrounding boxer Ryan Garcia has sparked a heated debate within the boxing community. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has been vocal in his criticism of the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) decision to expel Garcia following his racist tirade on social media. De La Hoya believes that the WBC acted hastily and did
Oscar De La Hoya recently criticized Canelo Alvarez for choosing to fight Jaime Munguia instead of David Benavidez. However, De La Hoya’s anger seems misplaced considering that Canelo’s decision not only benefited Munguia but also Golden Boy Promotions. De La Hoya’s verbal backhand towards Canelo for choosing Munguia over Benavidez may have been unwarranted. Instead