Tension was palpable in the air at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday as boxing superstars Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya engaged in a fiery confrontation ahead of Canelo’s championship bout against Jaime Munguia. The heated exchange between the two Mexican-American icons, whose tumultuous relationship stems from their acrimonious split in 2020, threatened to steal the spotlight from the much-anticipated title fight.
The drama unfolded during the final pre-fight press conference when De La Hoya, the Golden Boy Promotions founder who had previously guided Canelo’s career, took aim at his former prized fighter.
In a shocking development that has rocked the boxing world, multiple sources have reported that rising star Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug ostarine after his stunning upset victory over Devin Haney on April 20th.
The positive test result came from samples collected by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) both the day before and the day of the highly-anticipated bout at Barclays Center in New York City. Reputable boxing journalist Dan Rafael broke the news, citing “multiple sources with knowledge of the results.
The final press conference for Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight title defense against Jaime Munguia descended into chaos as long-simmering tensions between Alvarez and his former promoter Oscar De La Hoya erupted into a heated verbal confrontation.
What was meant to be the culmination of the fight promotion quickly devolved into a shouting match, with Alvarez and De La Hoya trading insults and accusations in an ugly public spat that threatened to overshadow the upcoming bout.
In a highly anticipated clash of light heavyweight titans, Alex Pereira solidified his status as the undisputed king of the 205-pound division with a devastating knockout victory over Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 300. The Brazilian phenom, known for his fearsome striking prowess, needed less than four minutes to assert his dominance and claim the UFC’s most coveted prize.
The bout began with both fighters feeling each other out, probing for openings in their opponent’s defense.
The UFC flyweight division is about to serve up a tantalizing clash of youth versus experience. Promotion officials announced Friday that fast-rising prospect Steve Erceg will challenge reigning 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja for the title in the main event of UFC 301 on May 4th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
For the 26-year-old Erceg, it will be an opportunity to claim UFC gold in just his fourth fight with the organization.
