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Oscar De La Hoya Comments On Floyd Mayweather’s ‘Embarrassing’ Exhibition Boxing Bouts

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Oscar De La Hoya Comments On Floyd Mayweather’s 'Embarrassing' Exhibition Boxing Bouts

Floyd Mayweather’s final professional boxing match took place in 2017 against former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. Mayweather has an impressive 50-0 record in pro boxing.

The 47-year-old competed in eight exhibition boxing matches after retiring from professional boxing. Last Saturday, Floyd Mayweather faced John Gotti III at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. In the second round, the referee warned Mayweather to stop hitting Gotti’s back of the head. Mayweather then swapped the referee and continued the match.

Oscar De La Hoya commented on Floyd Mayweather’s recent exhibition boxing match.

“Floyd Mayweather fought another exhibition against Gotti last Saturday, a real sh-t show that left the crowd booing in the arena at the end. In the middle of the second round, Floyd literally had the referee swapped out. He didn’t like that the referee told him to stop hitting behind the head. Floyd is used to having the refs do whatever he wants, and he wasn’t getting his way this time.

It was so embarrassing. Floyd, you’re 50 years old. You’re a legend in this sport, and I’ve stood up for you in countless interviews, including Shannon Sharpe’s podcast last week. But you have to stop embarrassing yourself with these exhibitions. I know life is hard and life is expensive, but come on, man, put your legacy first. Nobody wants to remember you like this.”