In a recent outburst, Oscar De La Hoya has taken aim at UK boxing fans regarding the highly speculated potential matchup between Canelo Alvarez and Chris Eubank Jr., which could take place in 2025. The prospect of Canelo fighting in Britain for the first time has generated significant buzz, with a showdown at Wembley Stadium emerging as a strong possibility.
Canelo has a history of facing British opponents, having fought the likes of Callum and Liam Smith, Amir Khan, and Billy Joe Saunders. However, all of these bouts have occurred in North America. A major super-middleweight clash against Eubank Jr. would likely attract massive attention and could sell out the iconic Wembley Stadium, the home of English football. Despite this potential, De La Hoya, who once had a close relationship with Canelo before a bitter split, is less than enthusiastic about the fight.
The former champion and promoter, who guided Canelo to multiple world titles under his Golden Boy Promotions banner, expressed his disdain for the matchup on social media. He accused UK boxing fans of being uninformed about the sport, claiming, “It would sell out Wembley because UK fans don’t know s— about boxing.” His comments have sparked debate among fans and analysts alike, raising questions about the knowledge and engagement of boxing enthusiasts in the UK.
While the future moves of both Canelo and Eubank Jr. remain uncertain, it’s clear that De La Hoya’s disapproval could cast a shadow over the proposed bout. As the boxing world watches closely, the focus shifts to whether this anticipated fight will materialize and how it will impact the legacies of both fighters involved. For now, fans can only speculate on what lies ahead for these two boxing icons.
