UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has confirmed that Dana White blocked him from accepting an exhibition boxing match against Oscar De La Hoya
He retired from MMA in 2019
UFC legend Georges St-Pierre has confirmed that Dana White blocked him from accepting an exhibition boxing match against Oscar De La Hoya.
St-Pierre, 40, last fought in the UFC in 2017 and officially retired from competing in MMA two years later.
He was in discussions with legendary boxer De La Hoya with regards to a comeback clash, but these plans were scrapped when UFC president Dana White stepped in.
Georges St-Pierre last fought in the UFC in 2017, when he defeated Michael Bisping via submission.
Speaking to JOE, St-Pierre said:
“I was offered a fight with Oscar De La Hoya. But the rules were different because we are both retired.
“It would have been bigger gloves, two minute rounds, eight rounds – so the terms were d …