Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya will defend against former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. After his crushing defeat to Zhang Zhilei, the pressure in the boxing world was on the Bronze Bomber. I told him, quite clearly, that it was over.
Taking a firm stance against these voices, De La Hoya lashed out at fans and the media. I never have It is appropriate to tell combatants when to retreat.
“Never tell a fighter he needs to retire. It is a personal decision that only the fighter should make, because it is our livelihood, our love and our passion.”
Then, addressing Wilder himself, De La Hoya continued: “Deontay, keep moving forward, whatever you do, whatever you decide to do.Don't take any hasty decision. Take your lovely family and go on a vacation. When you come back and calmly decide in your heart you will make the right decision. This is a very personal choice and it's life. So take your time, brother. We love you and have been thrilled to watch you all these years.. “
De La Hoya's support The deep respect that skilled warriors have for each other, Understand the immense pressure and sacrifices that come with maintaining a career at the highest level of the sport.
promoter Frank Warren said Wilder should never have fought Zhang.Instead, they questioned why he didn't retire after his third straight fight with Tyson Fury. De La Hoya made it clear that this was a completely inappropriate thing to say and that boxers must decide their own destiny.
