For the 6-tier boxing champion "Golden Boy" Oscar De la Hoa, everything is extremely depressing at the moment, just when he is about to complete his first comeback in 13 years, he is suddenly "knocked down" by the disease, that is, infected with the "pandemic" and has to withdraw from next week's battle with UFC star Vito Belfort, which is a great regret and disappointment for Hoya and the boxing fans who like this game.
Hoya, 48, who has now been diagnosed with hospitalization, lay in his hospital bed and recorded a video to reveal the news to fans. In the video, Hoya is reclining there, looking slightly weak, his beard is stretched to make him more haggard, and the heart rate monitor placed next to the bed is particularly eye-catching.
Hoya said: "What are the odds of me getting the virus? I've been taking care of myself and it's true, it really makes me angry. ”
It is understood that although Hoya was vaccinated, but this time a new virus was detected on him, and Hoya was originally going to duel with Belfort in Los Angeles on September 11, but unfortunately everything had to be considered in the long run.
Hoya also tweeted: "I hope you hear directly from me that although I have been vaccinated, I am still infected and will not be able to participate in the battle next week, and in the past few months, preparing for this comeback has been everything for me, and I want to thank everyone for their support."
Subsequently, Hoya revealed his plans after recovery in another tweet, writing: "Currently being treated in the hospital, I believe I will return to the field before the end of the year, God bless everyone and stay safe."
Hoya's sudden illness put next week's game in the "hanging" situation, in which case the top 4-time world heavyweight Ivand Hollyfield is expected to succeed Hoya and fight because of Belfort. It is understood that Hollyfield's representative has been in contact with the organizer Triller Fight Club, hoping to achieve his wishes.
Hollyfield has been working with Triller since his comeback was announced last year, but due to various reasons, the comeback plan of the elder Huo has never been implemented, before he contacted his old rival Mike Tyson, twice negotiated with Irish boxer Kevin McBride, but unfortunately failed to reach an agreement, just to see if this time can make a breakthrough?
It is understood that Hollyfield's confrontation with Belfort next week must also be approved by the California Sports Commission.
The biggest obstacle in the battle between Holyfield and Belfort, in addition to the need for the two sides to reach a quick agreement in a limited time, the most critical point is the weight of the two, which is difficult to solve. Belfort was originally scheduled to fight Hoa at a specific 180-pound ceiling, and the old Ho's weight is unknown now, but it will certainly not be lower than 200 pounds, seemingly in the 230-240 pound range, don't expect him to lose weight before next week, so whether the Belfort team can take over is unknown. Belfort made his career in boxing in 2006, weighing 224 pounds, but that was 15 years ago, and it's estimated that he's under 200 pounds now, unless the battle with Holyfield turns into an "exhibition game."