Oscar De La Hoya slams Dana White, claims he knows nothing about boxing

Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya has taken a shot at Dana White, asserting that he knows nothing about boxing. These statements came in response to White’s official entry into the world of professional boxing, where he boldly declared he would take over the sport.

Dana White and boxing? Oscar De La Hoya isn’t buying It

The boxing world is ablaze following Dana White recent move into the sport. Backed by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, the UFC boss has announced his ambitious plan to revolutionize boxing by launching a new league, tentatively named TKO Boxing.

But not everyone shares his enthusiasm, and one of the first to fire back has been none other than the legendary Oscar De La Hoya.

De La Hoya strikes: “Dana White knows nothing about boxing”

In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, former boxer and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Oscar De La Hoya didn’t hold back, stating bluntly, “Dana White knows nothing about boxing.”

According to De La Hoya, history is full of businessmen and promoters who have tried to reshape the sport, only to realize it’s far more complex than they expected.

It’s no secret that Oscar De La Hoya and White have clashed verbally in the past, but this time, the criticism digs even deeper. The Olympic gold medalist pointed out the stark contrast between the pay structures of boxing and the UFC, warning that it could cause tensions among fighters seeking higher earnings.

“It will be interesting to see how UFC fighters react when they realize how much money is in boxing and Dana doesn’t pay them,” De La Hoya said with evident sarcasm.

Is a combat sports war on the horizon?

De La Hoya words have ignited a debate that could reshape the landscape of combat sports.

The pay disparity between boxing and the UFC has been a controversial topic for years, with fighters like Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul openly challenging White’s business model. Now, with the UFC stepping into boxing, tensions are bound to rise.

While some see this as an opportunity to unify and strengthen both sports, others, like Oscar De La Hoya, fear it’s just another power move that could ultimately hurt the fighters.