Oscar De La Hoya, the Golden Boy promoter, has expressed disapproval of Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn’s words of encouragement to Devin Haney following Haney’s defeat by Ryan Garcia. De La Hoya has criticized Hearn for assuming Haney will recover from such a significant loss, emphasizing that Hearn lacks the experience of fighting in a ring and comprehending the long-lasting effects of such a beating.
De La Hoya’s criticism is particularly notable given his previous show of support for Garcia after his loss to Gervonta Davis last year. De La Hoya had then offered words of encouragement, stating that Garcia would return stronger than ever.
The contrasting responses from De La Hoya highlight the ongoing tension between him and Hearn. The rival boxing promoters had previously discussed the possibility of collaborating on co-promotional fights, although De La Hoya has emphasized the need for the right matchups.
Despite the potential for collaboration, De La Hoya’s reaction to Hearn’s comments regarding Haney suggests that there is still underlying animosity between the two boxing promoters.
