OSCAR DE LA HOYA says he is ready to fight Floyd Mayweather again after ‘five days of hell’ battling Covid.
The boxing legend was left in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus earlier this month.
His bout against former UFC star Vitor Belfort on September 11 was also scrapped – with Evander Holyfield stepping in and getting knocked out at short notice.
But the Golden Boy, 48, insists he’s fighting fit again and wants to face an old rival in Mayweather.
The pair fought 14 years ago in one of the biggest boxing clashes of all time, which Mayweather won on split decision.
When asked about his Covid battle, De La Hoya told TMZ it was: “Five days of hell.”
He added: “You know who I’m calling out for my next fight – Floyd Mayweather.
“I will offer Floyd Mayweather $100million – let’s do it”.
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Golden Boy De La Hoya was also asked how his bout with Belfort would’ve gone and responded: “I would’ve knocked him out in 30 seconds.”
The 48-year-old American was released from hospital on September 8 and had instant eyes on a comeback.
In a video on social media, he said: “Hey guys, I’m out of the hospital. I was in there three days, Covid hit me really hard.
“I was in the best shape of my life and I really can’t wait to get back in the ring.
“Thank you very much for all your well wishes and all your support, I appreciate it.”
De La Hoya has not battled between the ropes since he was stopped by Manny Pacquiao in December 2008.
Mayweather, meanwhile, hung up his gloves after fighting Conor McGregor in 2017.
But the pound-for-pound great has fought in exhibitions since – most recently against Logan Paul in June.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
