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Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya got heated at the press conference Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya got heated at today’s press conference. It’s long been no secret that Canelo Alvarez and former promoter Oscar De La Hoya aren’t exactly friendly, and on Wednesday, things got hot between the two at the press conference for Canelo’s Saturday fight with Jaime Munguia. It’s the first time Canelo and De La Hoya have worked on the same promotion since Canelo’s bitter split from Golden Boy in 2020. Oscar started today’s renewed tension by addressing some of the criticisms Canelo has sent his way over the years. “Yes, I’ve been to rehab several times. Yes, there were some really points in my life. And yes, there were times when work was not my priority thanks to my mental health, which I had neglected so long,” De La Hoya said. “But that doesn’t change the fact that Golden Boy built Canelo Alvarez, period. The company you fought under for decades has always had one name, and it’s mine, so put some f—ing respect on it.” As De La Hoya continued, Canelo, seated to his right, began to speak off-mic toward him in Spanish. Oscar then brought up the time in 2018 when Munguia, then an unknown, tried to step in to replace Canelo against Gennadiy Golovkin following Alvarez failing two drug tests. Oscar dela Hoya wastes no time disrespecting Canelo at the final press conference. #CaneloMunguia Watch now: https://t.co/j02rZGbrUB pic.twitter.com/BHaPtZqmM8— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) May 1, 2024 Canelo then stood and approached De La Hoya, continuing to speak. De La Hoya stood his ground while others got between them, then took his seat, and nothing more happened, really. All the while, Munguia just stayed in his seat and chilled, basically. Canelo then spoke up and in English, and he didn’t mince words. “He tried to steal money and he’s a f—ing a—hole, that’s what I said,” Canelo stated. “He’s a f—king a—hole. He’s trying to keep the attention for himself, not for Munguia. He’s a f—ing a—hole. He tries to steal from his fighters, that’s what he does. F—ing p—y. Motherf—er.” .@Canelo calls out de la Hoya's character and Oscar people exactly how he feels about him . #CaneloMunguiaWatch now: https://t.co/j02rZGbrUB pic.twitter.com/7iHisG9iq5— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) May 1, 2024 If there’s an out-of-ring “narrative” for the marketing on Saturday, it’s definitely the still-raw feelings between Canelo and Oscar, because feelings between Canelo and Munguia, whom he’ll actually fight, seem entirely respectful, as Canelo has no beef with Munguia.

Jose Valenzuela gets a shot at a world title when he takes on Isaac Cruz, August 3. | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Jose Valenzuela believes his style will pose a lot of problems for Pitbull Cruz. As Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela prepares for his upcoming title opportunity against Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, he talks about why he believes his style and preparation is better suited to deal with Cruz as he expects to take home the belt. Check out some of what he had to say below. “I’ve been in camp already for about three, four weeks preparing for Edwin, but you know I got a call, a big opportunity presented itself for the world title against Pitbull and I didn’t ask no questions, I took it,” Valenzuela said. “Pitbull’s a hell of a fighter, he’s tough, but he’s not unbeatable. He’s been beaten twice already. He had a good fight with Rolly but I believe styles make fights and August 3rd I’m looking to upset the world. “You look at the fight with [Pitbull] and Cabrera, also a lefty, Pitbull had a lot of trouble with him and with all due respect to Cabrera but I believe I’m a way better fighter than him. I’m with my coach Mario Rodriguez, Robert Garcia’s officially part of the team now, he’s going to be the second, and I believe with his experience we have everything it takes to beat a guy like Pitbull Cruz. “We’re sharpening up all my tools, my defense, my fundamentals, everything’s going to be there August 3rd.”