OSCAR DE LA HOYA called Floyd Mayweather to a sensational rematch following his hospitalization with Covid.
Although he has handed the gauntlet to his former foe, the 48-year old said that he will continue fighting until he feels motivated.
Oscar De La Hoya called Floyd Mayweather out after he was able to recover from Covid
De La Hoya had been scheduled to fight Vitor Belfort, ex-UFC light weight champion in September. However, he was forced to withdraw after testing positive for coronavirus.
He was severely ill and required hospital treatment.
After enduring 'five days of hell,' the veteran American has been released and is now mulling a return to the ring against Mayweather, 44.
De La Hoya stated to TMZ Sports that "Personally, right now I don't feel motivated by Covid."
"I was in good shape, but then Covid hit me. So my morale is low regarding fighting in the ring.
"But, come January I'm certain I will get back into it. I will start training again and prepare mentally first.
"But, I want to get out again, perhaps Cinco de Mayo (May 5)
"Who knows? It could be Floyd Mayweather.
"It's probably one of the most difficult fights you could face today."
They met when Mayweather won via split decision in May 2007.
It could happen again, with Money also maintaining a great physique.
Since December 2008, when Manny Pacquiao stopped De La Hoya from continuing to fight between the ropes, De La Hoya is not back in battle.
FREE BETTING: Get the Latest Betting SIGN-UP Offers and Free BetsDe La Hoya offered $100million to Mayweather for the fight back in September.
Undundefeated Floyd was open to the possibility.
After a huge fight with Conor McGregor in 2017, Mayweather retired. However, he has continued to fight in numerous exhibitions.
