Oscar De La Hoya and Dana White don’t miss alternatives so as to add gas to the fireplace of their lengthy working feud.
There’s lengthy been animosity between the boxing promoter and UFC President, with loads of public spats airing out their issues starting across the time of the Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor crossover struggle.
The most recent instalment comes following a leaked video of an altercation between White and his spouse, Anne.
The pair had been filmed in a nightclub over the festive interval arguing. White was slapped by his associate, prompting him to hit her again twice earlier than being separated.
Since publication through TMZ, the MMA boss has mentioned he’s embarrassed and regrets his actions.
“Individuals are going to have their opinions on this and other people’s opinions can be proper, particularly in my case. You don’t put your arms on a lady, ever.”
De La Hoya, who gained world titles in six weight courses as a fighter earlier than turning his hand to the promotional recreation, shared the story on Twitter.
He referenced White’s new enterprise – Energy Slap League, self-described because the world’s premier open handed hanging organisation.
“My good pal Dana White is so grasping he determined to steal fighter pay from his new league on TBS ‘Energy Slap’ by getting fighter of the evening towards his WIFE. These Boston cardio instructors are actual robust guys.”
My good pal @danawhite is so grasping he determined to steal fighter pay from his new league on TBS ‘Energy Slap’ by getting fighter of the evening towards his WIFE. These Boston cardio instructors are actual robust guys. https://t.co/4YF4vHKIOG
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) January 3, 2023
White is but to reply publicly to De La Hoya. He’s additionally dealing with elevated scrutiny from many UFC followers, who’ve been fast to resurface a quote from an outdated interview.
“There’s one factor that you just by no means bounce again from, and that’s placing your arms on a lady. Been that manner within the UFC since we began right here. You don’t bounce again from placing your arms on a lady.”