Canelo Alvarez lashes out at Oscar De La Hoya in heated press conference exchange, duo separated after profane outburst

Former partners turned rivals, Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez, found themselves in a heated exchange at a press conference leading up to Alvarez’s upcoming fight against Jamie Manguia for the undisputed super middleweight title. De La Hoya, Alvarez’s former promoter, responded to some shots fired by Alvarez, leading to a tense confrontation that required them to be separated.

De La Hoya addressed Alvarez’s insults, reminding him of the role Golden Boy Promotions played in building his career. Despite expressing respect for Alvarez as a fighter, De La Hoya made it clear that he felt disrespected by Alvarez’s comments.

Alvarez, who was released from his contract with Golden Boy in 2020, retaliated in Spanish, accusing De La Hoya of trying to steal money and labeling him with profanity. The exchange escalated as Alvarez refused the translator’s attempt to soften his words, choosing to deliver his message in English with explicit language.

The animosity between the two former partners added fuel to the anticipation for Alvarez’s upcoming fight against Manguia, which will be broadcast on DAZN PPV and PPV.com for $89.99. The tension between De La Hoya and Alvarez serves as a reminder of the complexities and conflicts that can arise in the world of professional boxing, where relationships can quickly sour and alliances can shift.