"I find it very interesting that he would respond that way because I thought he was into fighters creating promotional companies. A company for the fighters; I thought that's what Golden Boy was supposed to be...I think there are some legitimate reasons to worry. It's very rare that I fail," stated rapper, actor and entrepreneur 50 Cent, who spoke exclusively to FightHype.com about the reason why he recently made comments on his official Twitter page directed towards Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya. Check it out!
BT: Fif, what's good? You know I had to hit you up about your reply to De La Hoya on Twitter. What did you think when you heard he made the comment about "everyone wanting to be a boxing promoter"?
50: I don't really have any feelings towards him, but I think he was thinking out loud. He should've just kept his thoughts to himself; trying to give a subliminal message. What the fuck is that? You know what I'm sayin'? I'll make sure I'll relay the message though. He [Floyd Mayweather] may not physically be out here right now, but Ben, tonight, when I go see him, I'm gonna tell him.
BT: So given the recent news about TMT Promotions and you getting a license to promote, you think it was pretty obvious that he directed the comments towards you?
50: Yeah, of course it was. I mean, who else just had headlines at this point. I didn't even make an announcement. It actually came out of the New York State boxing commission. It leaked out, you know what I mean? I find it very interesting that he would respond that way because I thought he was into fighters creating promotional companies. A company for the fighters; I thought that's what Golden Boy was supposed to be.
BT: Do you think he's worried about how you might affect his own company's business relationship with Floyd.
50: I think there are some legitimate reasons to worry. It's very rare that I fail. I haven't gotten into any category that didn't catch on quick enough to win.
BT: Wow! Well, I know you're not putting too much out there about the new company yet, but you're going to make an official announcement when Floyd gets out, right?
50: Yep. And we're going to do it big.
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