Oscar De La Hoya says Floyd Mayweather Jr. shouldn't be undefeated. The former champion with 11 world titles across six weight classes claims Mayweather lost to three fighters and should've been disqualified in another bout.
De La Hoya, known as "The Golden Boy," made the bold statement in a recent social media post. He bases his claim on his experience promoting 10 of Mayweather's fights.
"I promoted 10 Mayweather fights so I know what really happened," De La Hoya wrote. "Castillo beat him, Maidana beat him and I beat him when I was over the hill. Plus should have been disqualified in the Zab Judah fight."
De La Hoya's career includes victories over notable fighters like Ike Quarter, Julio Cesar Chavez, and Pernell Whitaker. However, he also lost to Mayweather in a split decision in May 2007.
After that loss, Mayweather initially announced his retirement. De La Hoya went on to win a comprehensive points victory against Steve Forbes. But his career ended with a stoppage loss to Manny Pacquiao at the end of 2008 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Mayweather, nicknamed "Money," returned to the ring a year after his fight with De La Hoya. A rematch between the two never materialized due to Mayweather's temporary retirement.
De La Hoya's recent claims challenge Mayweather's undefeated record. He names Jose Luis Castillo and Marcos Maidana as fighters who beat Mayweather, in addition to himself. The former champion also argues that Mayweather should've been disqualified in his fight against Zab Judah.
These statements from De La Hoya have sparked debate in the boxing community. They've reignited discussions about some of Mayweather's most controversial fights and his legacy as an undefeated champion.
