Oscar De La Hoya was forced to pull out of his upcoming fight against Vitor Belfort after he contracted COVID-19, and the boxing legend is understandably crushed.
De La Hoya shared a video from a hospital bed on Friday. The 48-year-old confirmed that he tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
De La Hoya said in a follow-up tweet that he has been receiving treatment and is confident he will make a full recovery. He is still aiming to fight before the end of the year.
Evander Holyfield has agreed to take De La Hoya’s fight in the Sept. 11 bout against Belfort. The California State Athletic Commission will have to approve Holyfield, and the fight will reportedly be moved to a different state if California will not sanction it.
De La Hoya has not fought since 2008.
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