Oscar De La Hoya Slams Canelo Alvarez Over Fight Purse
Boxing promoter and Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya has once again taken aim at his former protégé, Canelo Alvarez, calling out the Mexican superstar for accepting an enormous fight purse against a defensive-minded opponent.
The criticism comes after Alvarez’s latest bout on May 2025 against William Scull at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight, which saw Alvarez win via unanimous decision, was met with mixed reactions due to Berlanga’s extremely cautious approach, avoiding exchanges and focusing primarily on survival rather than offense.
De La Hoya, never shy about voicing his opinion, blasted Alvarez during a recent interview, stating:
“Canelo keeps taking fights that guarantee him massive paydays, but where’s the action? Fans want a real fight, not another sparring session.”
This is not the first time De La Hoya has openly criticized Alvarez. The two had a bitter falling out after Alvarez left Golden Boy Promotions in 2020, leading to repeated clashes between the two boxing figures.
Despite the backlash, Alvarez defended his choice, emphasizing his strategic approach to securing big fights while maintaining his legacy as boxing’s biggest draw.
“I fight who they put in front of me. I always give my best, and my legacy speaks for itself,” Alvarez responded.
With the fight now in the books, fans are already speculating about Alvarez’s next opponent, with potential matchups against David Benavidez or Terence Crawford looming on the horizon.
Sources: ESPN Boxing, DAZN, Boxing Scene
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
