Floyd Mayweather Sr. has been in the game for a long time now. Throughout his career as a boxing trainer, he has trained a lot of boxers including his son Floyd Mayweather Jr. as well as several other accomplished fighters such as Chad Dawson, Laila Ali, and Joan Guzman.

Interestingly, he also trained his son’s long-time rival Oscar De La Hoya. The now CEO of Golden Boy Promotions trained under him between 2001 to 2006. Recently, an old video of his time training with the boxing legend surfaced on social media. Here’s how the situation went.

Oscar De La Hoya’s concerns for Mayweather’s well-being

In an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse, Oscar De La Hoya candidly shares his training experience with Floyd Mayweather Sr. The legendary boxer humorously remarks, “Man, I’m sore!” His trainer, Floyd Mayweather Sr, cuts in, urging De La Hoya to push through the discomfort: “Can’t hear that every day; it’s time to get down and get this.”

De La Hoya, showcasing a lighter side, adds, “Even my eyelids are sore.” Jeff responds incredulously, “Your eyelids?” However, their banter takes a different turn when De La Hoya reveals the intensity of their recent run together: “I don’t wanna see you have a heart attack.”

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In a lighthearted exchange, Mayweather Sr dismisses concerns about his well-being. Someone reveals De La Hoya’s reason for stopping being worried about Mayweather’s condition. The person revealed that De La Hoya didn’t want to perform CPR on the trainer in case he passed away during administration.

The fight he experienced as a boxer is still evident in De La Hoya. The six-weight division champion is currently engaged as a promoter, working hard to secure an opponent for his fighter.

De La Hoya is hard at work to make a fight for Ryan Garcia

Transitioning from his days of boxing, De La Hoya is now a reputable boxing promoter. However, the new job didn’t come without its challenges. First, in a sudden turn of events, ‘KingRy’ lost his chance at a fight against Devin Haney. Just when it seemed like he would face Romero next, that opportunity also slipped away when the latter moved to face Issac Cruz.

De La Hoya refuted claims that a deal with Rolly Romero was close, clarifying the situation surrounding Ryan Garcia’s next fight. Despite Garcia’s surprise, De La Hoya revealed that negotiations hadn’t progressed. He stated, “I think Rollies fighting Cruz is a great appetizer for what’s to come for Ryan. You know, but the winner of that fight can actually get into the sweepstakes, the Ryan sweepstakes.”

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Despite Garcia’s detour, De La Hoya believes opportunities with Haney remain open, emphasizing strategic planning. The situation between Garcia, Haney, and potential opponents continues to unfold, promising a significant announcement for Garcia’s next bout. De La Hoya assured fans that April 20 is a confirmed date, hinting at a major revelation once details are finalized.

What are your thoughts on De La Hoya’s past and his current accomplishments in the world of boxing? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments below.

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