De La Hoya Criticizes Canelo-Crawford Fight, Dana White

Oscar De La Hoya has sharply criticized the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight, questioning both the competitiveness of the bout and the circumstances of its promotion. He argued that Crawford, a natural welterweight moving up two divisions, faces an unfair disadvantage against Canelo, whom De La Hoya described as a natural light heavyweight. De La Hoya also criticized the decision to schedule the fight during the day on Mexican Independence Day weekend to accommodate a UFC event, saying it shows disregard for boxing fans and tradition. He mocked UFC CEO Dana White’s role as co-promoter, labeling White the 'trust fund baby of boxing' and asserting that White lacks real boxing experience. De La Hoya further highlighted concerns about the growing influence of Saudi money and questioned the level of traditional boxing media scrutiny. His comments have fueled ongoing debate over the legitimacy and promotion of one of the sport's most anticipated fights.