De La Hoya's frustration boiled over after Crawford's big win. Crawford beat Canelo by unanimous decision at Allegiant Stadium, making history as the first fighter in the four-belt era to become a three-time undisputed champ in different weight classes.
But De La Hoya wasn't impressed with how the event was put together. He called out Alalshikh, telling him to "fire your matchmakers" and slamming the undercard fights.
I have been promoting for over 20 years. I am going to stay in my lane and continue to give fans excellent matchups.
De La Hoya's criticism stands out because Alalshikh has shaken up boxing promotion. He's brought big events to the Middle East and teamed up with Dana White to start Zuffa Boxing. The Canelo-Crawford fight pulled in over 60,000 viewers, and many praised Alalshikh for putting boxing in the spotlight.
This clash shows the tension between old-school promoters like De La Hoya and new players like Alalshikh. It's changing how fights get made, who gets opportunities, and how the sport runs.
De La Hoya sticks to his guns about putting on quality fights. But Alalshikh's fresh approach and deep pockets are changing the game. As boxing evolves, these two styles of promotion will keep butting heads.
The debate rages on about what makes a great boxing event. Is it just about the fights? Or does the hype and spectacle matter too? De La Hoya and Alalshikh clearly have different views on this.
As more big-money players get involved in boxing, we'll see more of these clashes. It's not just about the fighters in the ring anymore – the battle outside the ropes is heating up too.