Canelo Alvarez Fires Back at De La Hoya: Is Oscar Just a Petty Attention Seeker?
It’s no secret that Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya have had a tumultuous relationship over the years. But their latest exchange has taken things to a whole new level.
After De La Hoya called the kick-off press conference for Canelo’s upcoming title defense against Jaime Munguia “boring,” the Mexican superstar didn’t hold back in his response.
Calling out De La Hoya’s mindset, Canelo made it clear that he sees him as a troll who is undermining his own fighter’s promotion with careless and non-thinking trash talk.
Canelo Throws a Haymaker at De La Hoya
“If he doesn’t have the courage to say it there at the presser – where his own fighter, Munguia, is present – that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. That’s the whole essence of Oscar,” Canelo said in an interview with Kosport Magazine.
But why does Canelo’s comment hit so hard? Let’s break it down:
- Cowardice Called Out: Canelo’s words suggest that De La Hoya lacks the courage and maturity to directly confront someone, especially at his age of 51.
- Sabotaging His Own Fighter: By criticizing his own fighter’s event, De La Hoya is indirectly implying that it was boring, which is a foolish move. He should be building it up instead of tearing it down.
- De La Hoya Gets Reduced: Canelo labels De La Hoya a provocateur, someone who says “stupid things to provoke others.” He also suggests that De La Hoya is jealous, insecure, and unhappy.
De La Hoya – A Master of Distraction?
Canelo goes on to describe De La Hoya as an emotionally insecure person, saying, “Oscar relies on saying stupid things just to get noticed. But behind the scenes, he’s all bluster. That’s all he’s got.”
And to top it off, Canelo suggests that De La Hoya doesn’t do much as the head of his company, Golden Boy. “But in his company, he does nothing more than say stupid things; that’s all he knows how to do,” Canelo adds.
It’s clear that this isn’t the end of their feud. Canelo’s words are likely to light a fire in De La Hoya, fueling his competitive instincts and leading to a war. After all, if Munguia is just going to say nice things about Canelo, it’s up to De La Hoya to do the heavy lifting in this promotion if it’s going to do well.
Kosport Magazine’s Take
It’s no secret that De La Hoya loves to stir up controversy and grab attention. But in this case, it seems like he may have gone too far. Canelo’s response shows that he’s not afraid to call out De La Hoya’s actions and question his motives. It will be interesting to see how this feud plays out in the lead up to the fight on May 4th.
