Oscar De La Hoya’s Advice to Canelo Álvarez to Avoid Retirement From Boxing
After his loss to Crawford, Oscar De La Hoya suggested Canelo Álvarez should part ways with Eddy Reynoso and work with Floyd Mayweather Sr. to revitalize his career and prevent an early retirement.
An unexpected voice amid the criticism
Amid the heavy backlash following his defeat against Terence Crawford, Mexican fighter Canelo Álvarez received surprising support from Oscar De La Hoya, who offered him a solution to restore his credibility in the sport. The legendary former world champion —who had previously criticized Álvarez harshly— shocked many by giving him a very direct recommendation for his future.
According to De La Hoya, Canelo’s mistake has been staying tied to the same formula with longtime coach Eddy Reynoso. The former champion believes the key to reviving Álvarez’s boxing career lies in breaking that partnership and seeking a fresh voice in his corner.
A tough recommendation
“Get yourself a new trainer. You’ll do better. A new one will teach you new tricks,” declared Oscar De La Hoya, who even went further by naming a specific candidate: Floyd Mayweather Sr.
The former multi-division champion is convinced that with the power and reflexes that Canelo still possesses, he could remain at the top level for a few more years. Under Mayweather Sr.’s guidance, De La Hoya believes the Mexican could reinvent his boxing style and bring new tools into the ring to compete again under the brightest lights of Las Vegas.
Could Canelo make such a change?
The advice, however, hits an emotional chord, since Álvarez’s bond with Reynoso goes back to when he was just 14 years old. That loyalty has been a cornerstone of his career, but recent setbacks have opened the door for speculation about whether it’s time to make a bold move.
For now, Canelo Álvarez has not responded to the suggestion, but the debate is already heating up in boxing circles: will he dare to part ways with his lifelong coach in pursuit of a fresh start?
