Ring Legend and Boxing Promoter, Oscar De La Hoya will miss this weekend’s huge clash between Floyd Mayweather Jnr. and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.
The former multi-weight World champion has voluntarily admitted himself for treatment. He has in the past few years battled alcohol and drug addiction and the 40-year-olds health must be a major concern, for the head-honcho of GoldenBoy promotions, to miss such a big fight.
Ringnews24 would like to wish Oscar a full and speedy recovery.
Here is a statement from Oscar De La Hoya:
“Canelo Alvarez and I have big fights coming up this weekend. His is the ring and mine in treatment. will not be at the fight this Saturday to cheer Canelo to victory since I have voluntarily admitted myself into a treatment facility. I explained this to Canelo and he understood that my health and longterm recovery from my disease must come first. Thank you for your understanding. I ask for your support and privacy during this difficult time for me and my family.”