UFC, a prominent name in mixed martial arts, ran afoul of controversy when it was revealed they were talking to the FBI about irregular betting on a recent fight. De La Hoya took this as an opportunity to address what he sees as issues within the organization and its leadership.
De La Hoya commented candidly, "
I've been trying to tell you guys these TKO guys are scumbags, and now they're trying to change the Muhammad Ali Act to f**k boxers over. Get the f**k out of our sport. Everything you touch turns to absolute s**t. And now you have the FBI crawling up your ass, good f**kin' luck."
In addition to dealing with these legal challenges, Dana White has been looking at expanding his influence into boxing with a UFC-style format. This move seems to have stirred up further tension with figures like De La Hoya who are already entrenched in the world of boxing promotions.
While De La Hoya's criticisms are as colorful as ever, they reflect deeper concerns about how mixed martial arts organizations might impact professional boxing. The situation continues to develop, as does the complex relationship between key players like White and industry veterans such as De La Hoya.