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Oscar De La Hoya, the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, has ignited a potential boxing firestorm with a bold tweet calling out rival promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank. De La Hoya's proposition? A mano-a-mano clash – a 5 vs. 5 tournament featuring fighters from both promotional giants.
This isn't just a random idea. It comes hot on the heels of Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions dominating Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing in a similar 5 vs. 5 event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. De La Hoya clearly sees an opportunity to recreate that electric atmosphere, but this time in the heart of boxing's backyard – Las Vegas.
"Golden Boy vs Top Rank in Vegas is HUGE!!!! @BobArum let's talk," De La Hoya declared on Twitter, tagging Arum directly.
This potential clash has been brewing for a while. Last month, Eric Gomez, Golden Boy's president, revealed that discussions with Top Rank regarding a similar format had already taken place. Even more intriguing, Gomez hinted at their openness to such tournaments with any major promoter.
Imagine the fireworks: Golden Boy's rising stars like Ryan Garcia, Vergil Ortiz Jr., and William Zepeda facing off against Top Rank's established champions like Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson. A card featuring these fighters would be a guaranteed blockbuster, captivating boxing fans worldwide.
Will De La Hoya's challenge be accepted? Will Vegas witness a clash of promotional titans? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – boxing fans are buzzing with anticipation. This potential Golden Boy vs. Top Rank showdown could be a historic event, ushering in a new era of inter-promotional competition.
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