Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya expects a boost in excitement should UFC superstar Ronda Rousey try boxing.
He went so far as to suggest to editors of Ring Magazine, the Bible of Boxing which is owned by Golden Boy Promotions, that Rousey grace a recent controversial cover of the magazine.
"Ronda Rousey is the hottest athlete right now. She's the 'It Girl'. The fact is that she wants to be a world champion in boxing, she’s mentioned it. She wants to try it out.
"When Ronda Rousey is ready to become a boxer, I told her Golden Boy Promotions is ready to welcome her with open arms," said De La Hoya.
"I’ve spoken with her a few times, she’s interested in becoming a boxer. If the UFC ever gives her permission, we're here," he said, noting that Ultimate Fighting Championship chief Dana White is a huge boxing fan.
"Maybe some collaboration. It would be very interesting. We can shatter records. I can imagine four million pay-per-views for Ronda’s very first fight."
Rousey defends her title tomorrow night in Australia against former boxing champion Holly Holm.
