Antonio Margarito Wants A Piece Of Oscar De La Hoya: “Come On, I’m Right Here”

By: Hans Themistode

Oscar De La Hoya remains to be very a lot severe about making his return to the ring. The 2014 Corridor of Famer introduced to the boxing world that on July third, he’ll formally finish his retirement. But, with lower than a month remaining till his focused date, De La Hoya remains to be with out an opponent.

Whereas nobody has inked an settlement to face the previous six-division world champion, that doesn’t imply that he hasn’t been behind the scenes making an attempt desperately to make issues occur. Though De La Hoya has said on quite a few events that he needs to face among the best boxers at present, he’s reportedly dived into the blended martial arts pool to seek out an opponent.

Former UFC light-weight champion Eddie Alvarez was the primary to come back ahead with information that he was supplied a contract to face De La Hoya. Regardless of that, these talks broke down. Subsequent up was former two-division UFC champion, George Saint Pierre. Whereas the residing legend stated he was greater than keen to face De La Hoya, President of the UFC in Dana White nixed these talks.

Now, with nobody seemingly on the radar, an anticipated former boxer who was a heavy hitter in his day, needs a crack at De La Hoya.

“Come on,” stated former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito. “I’m proper right here. We’ve already advised him we’re proper right here to battle after all.”

Margarito, 43, was regarded as carried out with boxing on knowledgeable degree. After struggling back-to-back lopsided losses to Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, a lingering eye damage successfully ended his profession. With that stated, after spending a number of years on the sidelines, Margarito managed to make his approach again to the ring, though it was short-lived.

From 2016-2017, Margarito reeled off three straight. Although he has did not enter the ring since then, the previous multiple-time 147-pound belt holder nonetheless has a need to return.

In the intervening time although, whereas he nonetheless doesn’t formally have an opponent, De La Hoya continues to launch movies of himself hitting the mitts and dealing the heavy bag. Contemplating how spectacular he seems, even on the age of 48, Margarito is hoping that he will get the decision.

“He seems good, he seems good and that’s why I consider will probably be a superb exhibition.”