Oscar De La Hoya Launches Surprise Attack On Dana White Over UFC White House Event

“The corruption is just crazy with Zuffa and TKO. I tried to tell you that when I went to Washington last month, but it runs deeper than I ever thought, man,” De La Hoya said.

“Look, Uncle Fester (Dana White) blew his mouth about this stupid UFC event at the White House. Yeah. He’s a (expletive) Neanderthal. We all know it. But Americans are (expletive) tired of his (expletive), and they’re finally talking.”

De La Hoya then referred to a lawsuit recently filed to prevent UFC Freedom 250 from taking place on the White House grounds.

“A retired Air Force Sergeant and a Vietnam War veteran, they filed a lawsuit to stop Uncle Fester and the UFC event from happening, declaring it illegal to host a private for-profit sporting event on White House grounds,” De La Hoya said.

“Look, I agree with them.

“Oh, and it gets even more twisted.”

The lawsuit has become one of the biggest points of contention surrounding the proposed event, with critics arguing that a commercial sporting event should not be held on federal property. White House officials have defended the plan and dismissed allegations of wrongdoing.

De La Hoya also took aim at President Trump, pointing to reports about the president’s investment in TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC and WWE.

“Facts have come out that President Donald Trump, he bought $50,000 worth of TKO stock in March and then immediately started promoting the UFC event at the White House,” Oscar said.

“I mean, he’ll benefit from the rising inventory and sales of VIP packages at the event that are over a million dollars a prize. I mean, conflict of interest, anyone?

“Not to mention the disrespect to our country. They are using the Lincoln Memorial for the UFC press conference, which is a slap in the face to every American soldier who has fought for this country.”

The former six-division world champion concluded by teasing further details for Thursday’s episode and suggested that the dispute may not be over.

“Look, I’ll give you all the details on Thursday, plus about a new lawsuit filed by another promoter against Zuffa.

“Hell, maybe I’ll even file a lawsuit before Thursday.”

De La Hoya and UFC president Dana White have traded insults for years, but the Hall of Famer’s latest comments show he is now publicly supporting legal efforts aimed at stopping one of White’s most ambitious events.