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Oscar De La Hoya claims that he is in Canelo’s head after the fights

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Canelo Alvarez defends his undisputed super middleweight crown against Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas on Saturday Photo Credit: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions

Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez clashed at the final press conference promoting the latter's fight against Jaime Munguia on Saturday in Las Vegas.  Photo: LE Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez clashed at the final press conference promoting the latter’s fight against Jaime Munguia on Saturday in Las Vegas. Photo: LE Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal

Oscar De La Hoya says he achieved his goal of upsetting Canelo Alvarez after their clash during the final press conference ahead of the latter’s clash with Jaime Munguia on Saturday.

Canelo and De La Hoya have had a tumultuous relationship since Alvarez left Golden Boy Promotions in 2020, with his departure resulting in a court battle.

Both fighters have taken shots at each other repeatedly in the media in recent months ahead of Saturday’s battle, which pits De La Hoya attacker Munguia against the undisputed super middleweight champion at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Their rivalry ultimately came to a boil during the final news conference on Wednesday, when De La Hoya sharply criticized his former accuser while addressing the media from a podium at the MGM Grand.

The 51-year-old told Alvarez to “give his name some f***ing respect,” claiming that Golden Boy made him the star he is today.

The athlete from Los Angeles also referred to Alvarez’s failed anti-doping test before the scheduled rematch with Gennady Golovkin.

The Guadalajara native, clearly enraged by his former promoter’s comments, approached the “Golden Boy,” although they were kept at an appropriate distance to prevent any physical altercation.

The 33-year-old, who defends his undisputed crown for the fourth time on Saturday, addressed the media in Spanish and then spoke through a translator, hurling a string of expletives at him in English.

Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight crown against Jaime Munguia on Saturday in Las Vegas.  Photo: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions
Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight crown against Jaime Munguia on Saturday in Las Vegas. Photo: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions

“I just had some feelings that I wanted to get off my chest,” De La Hoya said ESPN.

“What a perfect moment, it’s fight week.

“I have my guy, Jaime Munguia, who I trust 1000%, and I also have Cnaelo Alvarez, who apparently has a grudge against me for some strange reason.

“They talked bad about me, they said: ‘oh, those drugs’ and this and that, ‘you were in rehab’ and this and that.

Canelo and Munguia face-to-face at Wednesday's final press conference.  Photo: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions
Canelo and Munguia face-to-face at Wednesday’s final press conference. Photo: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions

“Well, yes, I did those things and it was in the past, but you still put me down.

“You still put your foot on my neck when I’m down, it’s not fair.

De La Hoya promoted Canelo Photo: Tom Hogan – Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions
De La Hoya promoted Canelo Photo: Tom Hogan – Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions

“So guess what, I’m going to defend myself during fight week and guess what, it worked.

“I got into his head.”

Alvarez accused De La Hoya of stealing from his players, and in a comment the Golden Boy general manager later said he would sue the Mexican for defamation.

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Start time of the Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor fight at Misfits Boxing 20

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Tonight in Manchester, Darren Till will finally step into the ring against Anthony Taylor.

The former UFC title challenger was originally scheduled to face Tommy Fury, but Fury pulled out after Till threatened to kick him in the face. Now Till is ready to make his Misfits debut against Taylor. “Pretty Boy” has decent in-ring experience, having already defeated Salt Papi and King Kenny.

Taylor, who was previously defeated by Fury, will pose a tough challenge for Till, who returns to competition two years after leaving the UFC, where he was a welterweight title challenger. There’s plenty of action on the undercard tonight too, and here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s fights…

What time is Darren Till – Anthony Taylor tonight?

The star-studded gala will take place at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester. The main card is expected to start around 6pm UK time, 12pm ET and 9am PT. The main event ring walks will likely take place around 10 p.m. The two stars will touch gloves just after 10:15 p.m., before the first bell rings. The fight is not expected to start later, but may be pushed forward if the card shortage fights end earlier than expected.

How to watch Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor on TV and live in the UK

The eagerly anticipated clash between the two fighters will be broadcast live on DAZN, available in over 200 countries around the world. This event is included in the standard DAZN subscription package, giving boxing enthusiasts the chance to sign up to the site and follow all the action.

Full Misfits 20 fight card and UK start times

Darren Till vs. Anthony Taylor – 10 p.m
Wade Plemons vs. Masai Warrior – 9:00 p.m
Carla Jade vs. Melanie Shah – 8:30 p.m
Sami Hamed vs. Ziggy Johnson – 8:00 p.m
Ty Mitchell vs. Tommy Hench – 7:30 p.m
Adam Brooks vs. Gavinio – 7:00 p.m
BBCC Gareth vs. Kak Hatt – 18:30
Little T vs. Afghan Dan – 6:00 p.m

Quotes corner

Darren Till stated: “You are just shit. Sorry to be disrespectful, but you really are shit. You fall off your feet and flap your wings. Actually, I don’t think so. you realize what you’re getting into with me. So I won’t even talk, I’ll just beat you. I respect you and then I’ll just move on because you really are shit, I promise you, you’re shit.”

Anthony Taylor calculated: “He may have more experience in the cage, but I have more experience in the boxing ring. You can’t expect an MMA or UFC fighter to come in and beat someone who has that kind of boxing experience. Look what happened when Mike Perry came to box with Jake Paul. He felt ashamed.

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Logan Paul begs his boss to let him fight UFC star Conor McGregor

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Logan Paul directly approached Ari Emanuel, the head of Endeavor, owner of the UFC and WWE, for a chance to face Conor McGregor in the ring.

Last month, it was reported that McGregor was negotiating to fight Jake Paul’s older sibling. On X – the platform formerly known as Twitter – the Irish fighter denied rumors of a fight with UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, stating: “The rumors about the fight with Topuria are false. I have preliminary arrangements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul at a boxing exhibition in India. I then agreed to return to the octagon.

This potential megafight could net both fighters a staggering $250 million. Even though “The Maverick” recently confirmed his commitment to WWE, the tempting offer of a fight with the former two-time UFC champion might just lure him back to the boxing ring.

In a novel clip on his YouTube channel, Paul was seen attending the premiere of WWE Raw on Netflix. He did not compete but appeared in a pre-recorded interview before taking his ringside seat. The 29-year-old influencer was spotted hanging out with wrestling stars like Kevin Owens and LA Knight, but his most captivating moment was his clash with Emanuel – the huge boss of Endeavor and TKO Group, the entities behind WWE and UFC.

Paul was captured in a candid moment as Emanuel gave a candid hug and handshake before saying, “Ari, I need one favor from you,” to which the Endeavor boss replied, “Yes.” Give me the green featherlight to fight Conor.” There was a shared laugh and they both said “seriously” almost in unison.

The same footage also showed Paul’s openness to facing McGregor, despite his WWE commitments. Referencing the previous interaction, the clip then cut to a sequence suggesting a phone conversation about a potential fight, allegedly with McGregor on speakerphone and announcing: “This could really happen,” Paul holding up his cellphone. “It can and will happen,” the Irishman confidently assured.

In the following scenes, Paul brainstorms promotional ideas with WWE writer Rob Fee, considering announcing the end of his boxing career for shock value. “Saying no more boxing will attract attention,” he noted, quickly correcting himself. “Because it’s not true. If Conor McGregor wants to fight, we do it. I mean, bro, that’s an epic match… That would be something I’d like to do, step away from WWE for a while [that fight]. $250 million, bro. I have to take it. If Nick Khan can achieve this, I will stay in WWE.”

Paul noted that the Irishman appeared to be nudging UFC chief Dana White to approve the fight, saying, “I think he’s trying to put pressure on Dana to make it happen because he’s owned by the UFC,” and noted, “He can’t f**k *******, let alone fighting without them knowing.

However, White recently issued a challenge on the Pardon My Take podcast, pointing to a different path for “The Notorious”: “Ultimately,” he said in regards to a potential fight with McGregor in 2025, adding emphatically: “No, no (he won’t fight KSI or Logan Paul]I hope Conor McGregor returns in the fall.

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Conor Benn vows to sully Eubank’s name with a brutal knockout

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Eubank Jr and Benn will finally settle their grudge Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Conor Benn has vowed to knock out Chris Eubank Jr in April. Photo: Walton Matchroom Boxing
Conor Benn has vowed to knock out Chris Eubank Jr in April. Photo: Walton Matchroom Boxing

Conor Benn predicted such a devastating victory over Chris Eubank Jr. that his entire name would be tarnished.

Eubank Jr and Benn have signed a contract to fight in the rescheduled middleweight grudge match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April.

The pair were scheduled to fight in October 2022, with the clash based almost entirely on the legacy of their fathers, who fought twice in the 1990s but were postponed a week before the fights after Benn tested positive for a banned substance clomiphene.

Since then, a brutal war of words has ensued between them and Benn, who insists he will claim a decisive knockout victory.

“I don’t want to knock him out for legacy reasons,” the 28-year-old said Boxing in the match room.

Eubank Jr and Benn will finally deal with their grudge. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Eubank Jr and Benn will finally deal with their grudge. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

I want to knock him out because it’s personal and I think he’s an idiot.

“Thank you to the British audience for supporting me and being behind me, so I owe it to them.

“There is no other fight that the British public deserves.

“I think I knocked him out so bad that that’s all he’ll be remembered for.

“The whole Eubank name will be remembered for this knockout.

“I go in there and take his head off his shoulders, that’s all.”

“The Destroyer” fought his last two fights in the USA, but received a fleeting suspension abolished by the National Anti-Doping Panel in October, meaning he will be able to resume his career in the UK.

The fighter from Essex, who will advance two weight classes in the fight against the 35-year-old, held talks with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios before sealing the fight with Eubank Jr.

“I know a lot of people would like to see me win the WBC world title,” he added.

“Due to the lack of belief among experts, boxing connoisseurs and the media that I will never reach the level at which I could fight for the WBC world title.

“The possibility of winning this match would close the eyes of many people.”

The pair went head-to-head in the ring after Eubank Jr knocked out Kamil Szeremeta in Saudi Arabia in October, and the fight will headline a card prepared by Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, who announced the fight signing on Wednesday morning.

“Eubank Jr vs. Benn played in April in London called (Fatal Fury City of the Wolves),” he wrote on Twitter X.

“I will announce the day and location soon. This will be The Ring’s first card in collaboration with the video game and SNK, and I will be pushing for a fan PPV price of £19.99, with a challenging undercard.

“Let’s make boxing great again and wait for the huge announcement soon.”

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