Oscar De La Hoya Discusses a Potential Fight Against Conor McGregor With Mike Tyson and Henry Cejudo
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Oscar De La Hoya Discusses a Potential Fight Against Conor McGregor With Mike Tyson and Henry Cejudo
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Former six-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya is the latest retired star to fight in an exhibition. The ‘Golden Boy’ has followed Mike Tyson and announced he would make his comeback to the ring. And now, he has discussed his potential opponent with the pioneer of these exhibitions, Mike Tyson.
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De La Hoya initially announced he would return to the ring on July 3, and rumors suggested UFC president blocked a bout against MMA legend Georges St-Pierre. Since then, De La Hoya has been on the lookout for a new opponent.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 13: Former champion Mike Tyson poses on the red carpet during the Box Fan Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center on September 13, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
The 39-6 boxer joined Mike Tyson and former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo for an episode on ‘Hotboxin with Mike Tyson.’ However, before the podcast, ESNEWS caught up with the trio and asked them about a potential De La Hoya vs. Conor McGregor bout.
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Tyson replied, “That would be great.” Cejudo, on the other hand, said, “Oh man, Oscar would put him away. He’s a killer man, he’s not a Mayweather, he’s not a defensive guy. He’s going to go out there… If he was to fight Conor in boxing, Conor wouldn’t last a minute.”
Oscar De La Hoya pessimistic about the fight
The comments from Tyson and Cejudo showed they would love for De La Hoya to face ‘The Notorious’ in a boxing ring. However, given how difficult Dana White made it for the St-Pierre fight, it is unlikely that the bout will happen. And even ‘Golden Boy’ showed his pessimism.
De La Hoya referenced McGregor’s sale of his Whiskey company, Proper 12, and said, “After he made half a billion dollars, I think Conor’s pretty good.” Therefore, even De La Hoya is not confident that the money will attract McGregor.
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 13: Oscar De La Hoya speaking to the media during the CANELO VS. ROCKY Final Press Conference at Madison Square Garden Dcember 13, 2018 in New York City . (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
The former world champion will return in September after the St-Pierre fight fell through. And although Cejudo and Tyson would like to see him face McGregor, it surely will not happen in September.
What do you make of this discussion between the three combat legends? Do you think Oscar De La Hoya should face Conor McGregor?
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