Canelo knows firsthand how tough it is to face Mayweather. Back in September 2013, he lost to the all-time great in a majority decision. It was Canelo's first defeat and a big test for the young fighter from Guadalajara. The WBC light middleweight title was on the line, and Canelo had the chance to hand Mayweather his first loss.
Now 34, Canelo has had an impressive career since that night. But he still remembers the fight that got away from De La Hoya. In the clip, Canelo says, "I think Oscar De La Hoya won."
Canelo's talking about the fight between De La Hoya and Mayweather in May 2007. It was called "The World Awaits" and turned out to be one of boxing's biggest money-makers. Mayweather won by split decision and took De La Hoya's WBC light middleweight title. But not everyone agreed with the judges. Some folks watching thought De La Hoya had done enough to win.
There was talk about a rematch a year later, but it never happened. De La Hoya only fought twice more after that. His last fight was against Manny Pacquiao, and he lost by stoppage. That was De La Hoya's 45th and final bout.
Canelo's take on the De La Hoya-Mayweather fight shows how close it was. Even years later, it's still a topic of debate among boxing fans and fighters alike.