Oscar De La Hoya Criticizes Dana White, Canelo Alvarez After Terence Crawford Title Win

Oscar De La Hoya sharply criticized both UFC CEO Dana White and Canelo Alvarez following Terence Crawford's upset win over Alvarez for the undisputed super middleweight title. De La Hoya, who once promoted Canelo, described Canelo's career as largely "fluff" and mocked White for his promotional efforts and behavior during the fight event, including skipping the undercard and watching UFC on his phone during the main event. He also questioned White's accountability regarding attempts to amend the Muhammad Ali Act. De La Hoya condemned the fight undercard as poorly matched and a wasted opportunity, suggesting Turki Alalshikh should fire his matchmakers and proposing a co-feature fight between David Benavidez and Hamzah Sheeraz as a better alternative. This public feud between De La Hoya and White, rooted in long-standing disputes over promotional practices and fighter pay, intensified with the recent fight, highlighting tensions between boxing and MMA leadership. Despite De La Hoya's harsh critiques, White has not directly responded but continues to assert the UFC's success amid challenges.