Oscar De La Hoya vs. Marcos Maidana?
BoxingScene.com is reporting that representatives of the former champions have discussed the possibility of making a fight between them. Eric Gomez, president of Golden Boy, and Grant Elvis Phillips, Maidana’s advisor, have spoken within the past two weeks, sources told the website.
No one is saying exactly when or where the bout would take place.
De La Hoya, 47, has said repeatedly that he’s serious about a comeback even though he hasn’t fought since he was knocked out by Manny Pacquiao in 2008. Maidana, 37, also has spoken about a return to the ring. He hasn’t fought since he lost his rematch with Floyd Mayweather in 2014.
De La Hoya has indicated that he would fight at around 154 or 160 pounds, which would suit Maidana. He last fought at 147 but, at this stage of the game, would be more comfortable at a heavier weight.
Is Maidana the “top guy” De La Hoya recently said he planned to fight? No. At the same time, the Argentine isn’t ancient and has a name big enough to generate interest.
Of course, any fight in which De La Hoya takes part would be big because of his own celebrity status. And he could use an influx of cash right about now: He has lost his biggest attraction, Canelo Alvarez, with whom he agreed to part ways as of Friday.
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