Oscar De La Hoya Slams Canelo Alvarez After Stunning Loss

Oscar De La Hoya did not hold back his disappointment following Canelo Alvarez's lackluster performance against Terence Crawford, which resulted in a unanimous decision loss. The highly anticipated bout, broadcasted on Netflix, saw Canelo falter against Crawford, who shockingly moved up three weight classes to face him.

Despite a close scorecard, most experts agreed that Crawford dominated by constantly hitting Canelo with effective combinations while showcasing impressive defensive skills.

De La Hoya's Bold Prediction

Having closely followed Canelo’s career, De La Hoya claimed he predicted Crawford’s victory well in advance. "God, it makes me feel great to say I told you so!" he expressed on Instagram. "Canelo's feet were glued to the canvas, swinging at nothing! What the f*ck was that?!"

Crawford Shines Against Canelo

De La Hoya praised Crawford, stating, "He moved up three weight classes and fought an incredible fight. It was like taking candy from a baby. He made Canelo look foolish! And just so you know, Crawford is actually older than Canelo, so there are no excuses here."

De La Hoya Takes a Shot at Canelo's Legacy

De La Hoya has repeatedly expressed his views on Canelo’s overrated status in the boxing world. He argued that Canelo's defeats to the elite fighters he's faced—specifically Floyd Mayweather, Dmitry Bivol, and now Crawford—illustrate that he may not be the boxing superstar many believe him to be.

"I've promoted Canelo his entire career, and honestly, it was a huge mistake. He’s only faced real competition in those fights, and he was toyed with each time." He also revealed that Mayweather even bet $50,000 on Crawford to win, further undermining Canelo’s reputation.

A Personal Grudge and Dana White's Misstep

De La Hoya’s criticisms stem from a bitter split with Canelo that led to a lawsuit years back. Now, he revels in Canelo’s defeat, which many deem the most significant loss of his career.

Additionally, De La Hoya took the opportunity to drag UFC CEO Dana White into the mix. After White's controversial comments at the pre-fight press conference regarding the Muhammad Ali Revival Act, De La Hoya chimed in, stating, "Dana White didn’t win this week. His shirt seemed to shrink as he was questioned about protecting fighters under the Ali Act. It seems he’s just trying to make money off fighters instead of protecting them."

With emotions running high and tensions flaring between both former champions and promotional entities, the aftermath of this fight has certainly stirred the pot in the boxing world.