Dana White Denies Allegations of Orchestrating Setup Against Oscar De La Hoya

Following reports that Oscar De La Hoya avoided the September 26 WBC title bout due to fears of being embarrassed, Dana White spoke out against the allegations. While the two promoters have a well-documented rivalry, White stated that he would never treat a fellow promoter with such disregard. He emphasized that if he were truly unwelcoming, he would inform them not to attend rather than setting a trap at the event.

White also addressed claims regarding De La Hoya's seating, confirming that the promoter was slated for a VIP area reserved for celebrities. Regarding complaints about the treatment of Golden Boy personnel, White suggested that De La Hoya contact Zuffa Boxing co-owner Turki Alalshikh. White noted that he had once experienced being left without tickets by Vince McMahon, an experience he stated he would not replicate even for an enemy.