“Canelo Alvarez’s Candid Revelation: No Friendship with Oscar De La Hoya!”
In the tumultuous world of boxing, few rivalries are as notorious as that between Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya. Despite their shared Mexican heritage and storied careers in the ring, their professional relationship has been fraught with tension and discord. As speculation mounts over the reasons behind their strained bond, Oscar De La Hoya offers insight into the complex dynamics at play.
During a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Oscar De La Hoya addressed the lingering animosity between himself and Canelo Alvarez. Contrary to popular belief, De La Hoya asserts that their feud stems not from personal animosity but rather from Canelo’s desire to remain the center of attention. According to De La Hoya, Canelo resents any diversion of the spotlight away from himself, leading to a reluctance to collaborate with his former promoter.
Oscar started, “I’m a co-promoter with Munguia, and Canelo didn’t want to deal with me…” When asked why that’s the case, Oscar explained, “I seriously think that he doesn’t like the attention taken away from him…”
Oscar felt, “I don’t think he likes that. So, he doesn’t want me around.”
Despite their differences, De La Hoya maintains that the process of arranging fights has been relatively smooth, thanks to the efforts of his co-promoter from Mexico. While De La Hoya acknowledges the challenges of working alongside Canelo, he remains committed to facilitating opportunities for the talented boxer.
“So, my co-promoter from Mexico, who handles Munguia, dealt with [Canelo] under my guidance. He dealt with Canelo’s people, [so making] the fight was pretty easy,” said Oscar.
In contrast, Canelo Alvarez has been candid about his feelings towards De La Hoya, expressing a desire to maintain distance from his former promoter. In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Canelo made it clear that he harbors no interest in reconciling with De La Hoya and wishes him well from afar. Despite their history, Canelo remains resolute in his decision to keep De La Hoya out of his professional and personal life.
He said, “No, I don’t; I’m not interested in [being friends] with him. I’m good where I am, and I have nothing to [do] with him. I wish all the best for him. But I don’t want him near me, close to me. I don’t want that kind of vibe [in] my life.”
Despite their tumultuous relationship, the prospect of financial gain has brought Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya back together, albeit reluctantly. As they navigate their complex dynamic, both parties remain committed to their respective goals, even as their feud continues to captivate the boxing world.
