Oscar De La Hoya has taken legal action against Canelo Alvarez, alleging defamation over accusations that De La Hoya stole money from former champion Gennadiy Golovkin and other fighters. De La Hoya’s lawyer issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding a retraction from Alvarez and urging him to refrain from further defamatory comments.
Tensions between Alvarez and his former promoter escalated during a news conference ahead of Alvarez’s upcoming fight against Jaime Munguia. De La Hoya referenced Alvarez’s past positive drug test, while Alvarez warned other fighters about potential financial exploitation, prompting the legal response from De La Hoya.
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Alvarez’s attorney contends that his client’s comments were justified, citing audits that allegedly revealed underpayments to both Alvarez and Golovkin by Golden Boy Promotions. However, De La Hoya vows to pursue legal action for defamation, emphasizing his desire to defend himself against negative remarks.
