In 2014, 41-year-old Oscar De La Hoya was named Sports Illustrated’s ‘ Promoter of the Year .’ Considering everything that had happened the year before, the honor must have come as a surprise to boxing’s ‘Golden Boy.’ On September 14, 2013, one of his rising stars, Canelo Alvarez , faced off against boxing’s biggest name, Floyd Mayweather Jr. The bout ended in a humbling defeat for the 23-year-old. While widely regarded as a masterclass by Mayweather, most remember the fight just as much for the money it generated. With nearly $150 million in pay-per-view revenue, it became the highest-grossing bout in history, until Mayweather vs. Pacquiao surpassed it.

But unbeknownst to most, major behind-the-scenes drama marked the lead-up to the fight. Reportedly, Oscar De La Hoya check

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