LOS ANGELES (1010 WINS) -- With his boxing comeback on the horizon, Oscar De La Hoya said Friday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is being hospitalized.
The legendary boxer posted multiple tweets from a hospital bed, saying, “Wanted you to hear directly from me that despite being fully vaccinated, I have contracted Covid and am not going to be able to fight next weekend.”
De La Hoya was due to fight Vitor Belfort on Sept. 11 in Los Angeles — his first fight since December 2008.
“I mean what are the chances of me getting COVID? I’ve been taking care of myself, and this really, really kicked my ass,” De La Hoya said in a Twitter video.
The 48-year-old ended his career with a loss to Manny Pacquiao, leaving him with an all-time record of 39-6.
Instead, the fight may go on with a fellow legend — 58-year-old Evander Holyfield, according to ESPN.