Oscar De La Hoya, the self-proclaimed “truth-teller” of boxing and head of Golden Boy Promotions, has once again launched a scathing critique against fellow promoter Dana White, the figurehead of Zuffa Boxing. De La Hoya, who has a well-documented rivalry with White, utilized his platform to lambast White’s operational tactics.
In his latest commentary, De La Hoya specifically highlighted the situation involving boxer Jai Opetaia. De La Hoya alleged that White had “tricked” or “wronged” Opetaia, implying that the fighter suffered due to what De La Hoya views as White’s questionable business practices. While the exact details of the alleged deception regarding Opetaia were not fully elaborated in the initial statement, De La Hoya’s consistent narrative portrays White as someone who exploits athletes rather than prioritizing their welfare.
De La Hoya frequently uses these opportunities to criticize White’s approach to fighter compensation and contractual arrangements, positioning himself as a champion for boxers against what he perceives as unfair treatment within the combat sports industry.