
De La Hoya: Mayweather Hopes To Get Pacquiao in 2012
Golden Boy boss Oscar De La Hoya was revealed that WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is aiming to arrange three bouts in 2012 as he looks to keep busy into his 35th year.
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Golden Boy boss Oscar De La Hoya was revealed that WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. is aiming to arrange three bouts in 2012 as he looks to keep busy into his 35th year.

Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions, has confirmed the particpation of WBC junior middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (39-0-1, 29KOs) for the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto undercard on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. As BoxingScene.com had always reported, Canelo was going to return to the ring on May 5th, but it wasn't clear whether he was fighting on the undercard or in the main event. After Mayweather announced his move in weight to challenge Cotto for the WBA title, De La Hoya revealed Alvarez's participation on the undercard.

NEW YORK - A Playboy model said on Wednesday she feared for her life while trapped in a luxury hotel room with former world champion Oscar De La Hoya, 38, during a night of drugs and kinky sex. Angelica Cecora, 25, in a lawsuit filed in state Supreme Court in Manhattan, accused the former Olympic gold medalist and current president of Golden Boy Promotions of dressing in women's underwear while trying to force her to engage in sexual acts in March 2011.

The war of words continue. Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya, and Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum, exchanged words over the details related to a Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao welterweight fight. De La Hoya wants the fight to take place on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Arum wants the fight to take place in late-May in an outdoor arena on the Las Vegas strip.

Junior welterweight contender Breidis Prescott (24-4, 19 KOs) is ready to pack his bags and travel to the UK for a rematch with former WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18KOs). Khan's promoter Oscar De La Hoya recently told his social network followers that a Prescott rematch would be perfect way for Khan to bounce back from last month's split decision loss to Lamont Peterson.

Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya expects a tough give and take battle on January 28th, when Erik Morales (52-7, 36KOs) defends his WBC junior welterweight title against undefeated Danny Garcia (22-0, 14KOs) at the Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas.

Hundreds of people stand in line at the Oscar de la Hoya Foundation 2011 Holiday Toy Giveaway on December 17, 2011 at the Oscar de la Hoya Animo Charter High School in Los Angeles, California. Photos by Brian Dowling - Hoganphotos.

Mike Campbell catches up with promoter Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy to discuss Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia, James Kirkland vs. Carlos Molina and more.

Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas - The WBC held their annual awards dinner on Thursday night. Many fighters from the boxing world were honored, including Sergio Martinez, Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Tyson, Bernard Hopkins, and many others. The dinner is part of the WBC's ongoing 49th annual convention at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya would welcome Miguel Cotto with open arms. The WBA champion's promotional contract with Top Rank, who guided his entire career, expires on December 31st. In a few recent interviews, Cotto revealed that his loyalty remains with Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum. But if Cotto decides to go across the street, De La Hoya is waiting to hear him out.