Oscar De La Hoya
Comeback canceled due to Covid disease
Oscar De La Hoya while preparing for his now canceled comeback.
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Despite a full vaccination, the former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya is in hospital because of an infection with the corona virus.
Former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya (48) wanted to return to the ring on September 11 and compete against MMA fighter Vitor Belfort (44). However, his comeback after around twelve years will not be possible. Among other things on Instagram the ex-boxer posted a video from a hospital bed. He explains that he was infected with the coronavirus.
Despite a full vaccination in the hospital
In the clip, Oscar De La Hoya asks: “How likely is it that I will get Covid?” He took care of himself, but got infected anyway. The Covid disease is very difficult for him. The sports star, who was the first to win a world title in six different weight classes, explains in the attached comment that he has been fully vaccinated.
In the past few months, the preparations for the fight would have determined his life. He wanted to thank everyone for their “enormous support”. The ex-boxer, who ended his career in 2009, is sure that he will be able to be in the ring again this year. His followers should take care of themselves, he concluded the post.