“Canelo vs. Munguia: The Gloves Come Off Between Oscar De La Hoya and Leonard Ellerbe!”
In a fiery exchange of words ahead of the highly anticipated showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia, tensions between Canelo’s former promoter Oscar De La Hoya and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe have reached a boiling point. Ellerbe’s scathing remarks regarding Canelo’s departure from De La Hoya’s camp have ignited a storm of controversy in the boxing world.
He thus, wrote, “[Canelo] doesn’t want to be around [Oscar] because he knows that he’s a horrible person.”
Ellerbe added, “The best thing Canelo has done in his career was to get as far away from him as possible.”
Speaking out against De La Hoya’s recent comments predicting a “changing of the guard” in the wake of the upcoming fight, Ellerbe minced no words in his assessment of the situation. Taking to social media, Ellerbe asserted that Canelo’s decision to distance himself from De La Hoya was the “best thing” he could have done for his career, citing De La Hoya’s alleged misconduct and self-serving nature as reasons for the split.
The rift between Canelo and De La Hoya dates back to their acrimonious parting in 2020, fueled by allegations of contract breaches and disagreements over promotional obligations. Reports suggest that De La Hoya’s attempts to exert control over Canelo’s career led to irreconcilable differences between the two camps, culminating in their bitter separation.
“Canelo talking all this s*** – that’s all it is. It’s s***. The fact that he can’t be around me because the attention is off him – that’s a big thing for him and it f**** with his head. I don’t understand it because he’s a great fighter. I respect him as a fighter, but I don’t respect him as a person,” said Oscar De La Hoya.
De La Hoya’s recent remarks about Munguia’s prospects against Canelo have only served to reignite the feud, with Ellerbe firing back with his own prediction for the fight. Despite De La Hoya’s bold assertions, Ellerbe remains confident in Canelo’s ability to emerge victorious, predicting a knockout victory for the Mexican superstar.
However, De La Hoya remains undeterred by Ellerbe’s criticism, doubling down on his belief in Munguia’s potential to upset the odds. Refusing to mince his words, De La Hoya accused Canelo of seeking attention and expressed his disdain for the fighter’s character, despite acknowledging his prowess in the ring.
As the war of words escalates between the two boxing titans, fans eagerly await the showdown between Canelo and Munguia, which promises to be a clash of epic proportions. With emotions running high and tensions at an all-time high, the stage is set for a battle royale that could redefine the landscape of the sport.