is poised to challenge for ’s WBC super-middleweight title at the end of the month. Now, former promoter Oscar De La Hoya has offered his opinion on the bout. Canelo is set to step through the ropes for a super-middleweight…
Former promoter Oscar De La Hoya criticized Canelo Alvarez ahead of his upcoming WBC super-middleweight title fight against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, De La Hoya called Canelo a sell out for competing in Saudi Arabia rather than in Mexico or on traditional Mexican holidays.
De La Hoya argued that the final stage of Canelo's career should prioritize Mexican supporters on historic boxing dates in May or September. The bout marks Canelo's first fight as a non-champion at super-middleweight since 2020, though Canelo previously stated he hopes to hold his eventual retirement fight in Mexico.
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