Eddie Hearn Hits Back at Oscar De La Hoya for His “#LonesomeEddie” Statements

In the world of boxing promotion, rivalries are no strangers. The sport has witnessed legendary clashes between promoters, each vying for the spotlight and the opportunity to showcase their talent. However, one ongoing feud that has captivated the boxing community is the clash between Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn and the head of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. The animosity between these two promoters has intensified in recent years, fueled by their history and conflicting perspectives on matchmaking.

One of the key points of contention between Hearn and De La Hoya is the signing of boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. De La Hoya had previously promoted Alvarez, but their relationship deteriorated, creating an opportunity for Hearn to make his move. Moreover recently with Golden Boy’s top star Ryan Garcia looking at other promotions, the rivalry has only intensified. In a recent Twitter spat De La Hoya launched a scathing attack on Hearn, questioning his credibility and relationships within the industry.

Oscar De La Hoya questions Eddie Hearn’s credibility in boxing

De La Hoya made his stance clear, declaring that Top Rank, one of the leading promotional companies in boxing, refuses to collaborate with Hearn. In addition, he mentioned other promotions like PBC view Hearn as a joke.

However, In response to De La Hoya’s criticisms, Hearn fired back, reminding him of the time he flew to New York City to sign highly touted prospect Edgar Berlanga, who eventually chose Matchroom.

This was not all as De La Hoya reminded Hearn of a purported promise he made to a Berlanga, that he would have the opportunity to face Canelo.

De La Hoya and Eddie Hearn engage in a war of words

De La Hoya was quick to take shots at the British promoter after his response and pointed out that Hearn never fulfilled his promise to Berlanga. Hearn countered De La Hoya’s remark by posing a question in return: “Who have you promised Ryan next?” This statement suggests that De La Hoya has made commitments to Garcia.

Hearn challenges De La Hoya’s credibility and calls into the recent troubles in the Golden Boy stable. Moreover, the clash between the two promoters takes another dramatic turn as promises made to fighters become the focal point.

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However, feuds like these extend beyond individual fighters, affecting the credibility and trust within the industry as a whole. As this feud continues to unfold, fans will be eager to see how this will affect the landscape of boxing.

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