I amsurprise news coming Monday, retired boxing icon Oscar de la Hoya confirmed that he wants to fight again, with a potential fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. May 5, 2022
Not once since December 2008. From the pot was in the ring like a pro when he took Manny Pacquiaoalthough he had a comeback fight scheduled for September 2021, which he had to cancel because he was hospitalized after contracting COVID-19.
“Personally, I’m not motivated right now due to COVID, I was in great shape, and then I was hit by COVID, so my morale has now dropped a little in regards to getting back into the ring,” From the pot explained TMZ.
“In January I am sure that I will return to training, but first I need to prepare mentally, I want to go out in great shape for Cinco de Mayo. It could be Floyd Mayweatherthis is probably the biggest fight today. ”
Previously, From the pot stated that he has $ 100 million ready to lure Mayweather into a rematch in their 2007 bout that Mayweather won by split decision.
Such a comeback will be the latest in a string of veteran boxers returning to the sport, although in some cases they may not necessarily need money.
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fought to an exhibition draw, while Evander Holyfield suffered a crushing defeat when he accepted a defeated From the potplace against Vitor Belfort in 2021.
From the pot has achieved an outstanding career after retirement that has earned him millions, but it looks like he is still determined to return to the ring.
It is unclear if a potential battle with Mayweather will be done in accordance with exhibition or professional rules, with Mayweatherbattle with Logan Paul considered an exhibition.