Oscar De La Hoya makes prediction for potential boxing match with Conor McGregor

Even at 47 years old, Oscar De La Hoya likes his chances in a potential boxing match with Conor McGregor.

Speaking on CBS Sports’ State of Combat podcast recently, De La Hoya was asked about a potential fight with the McGregor. Despite his age, and the fact that he hasn’t fought since a 2008 loss to Manny Pacquiao, he’s still confident he’d beat the brakes of the Irish MMA star.

“Two rounds,” De La Hoya said, offering a prediction for this hypothetical matchup (h/t MMA Mania). “Come on, brother. Two rounds! Because one thing about me: I went for the kill always. And look, Conor McGregor, I love him in the Octagon, I respect him, I watch him all the time, but the boxing ring is a whole different story. A whole different story.”

As MMA Mania points out, this is not the first time De La Hoya has mentioned a potential showdown with McGregor. Back in 2017, shortly after McGregor came up short in a blockbuster boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr., De La Hoya revealed that he has been “secretly” training — specifically for a quick night of work against McGregor.

“You know I still have it in me. I’ve been secretly training,” De La Hoya said back then (h/t Uproxx). “Secretly training. I’m faster than ever, and stronger than ever. I know I could take out Conor McGregor in two rounds. I’ll come back for that fight. Two rounds. Just one more. I’m calling him out. Two rounds. That’s all I need. That’s all I’m going to say.”

What do you think of this prediction from Oscar De La Hoya? Do you think the retired boxer could beat Conor McGregor in the boxing ring, despite their age difference? Let us know what you think in the comments section.

This article first appeared on BJPENN.com on 5/4/2020.