Joe Rogan, the host of the world’s most popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, is facing accusations from a legendary athlete who claims he’s being denied a spot on the show. While Rogan’s podcast regularly features comedians, MMA fighters, and political figures, one iconic boxer says he’s being deliberately excluded—and he’s not staying quiet about it.

Oscar De La Hoya, the boxing Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, has publicly called out Rogan, accusing him of “refusing” to invite him on the podcast. De La Hoya didn’t hold back, suggesting that Rogan’s loyalty to UFC President Dana White—who is currently feuding with De La Hoya—might be the reason behind the snub.

De La Hoya’s Bold Challenge to Rogan

In a fiery statement, De La Hoya didn’t mince words.

“Joe, it must be in your contract to say ill on me and not say one nice word about me,” De La Hoya said. “Bro, stop being petty. You refuse to put me on your podcast when the majority of your content is MMA or boxing-centered. I mean, I get it—Daddy Dana won’t let you have me on.”

But De La Hoya didn’t stop there. He proposed a blockbuster episode that he claims would break the internet.

“Let me propose something—this will be the highest-rated show you’ll ever do. Have me and your daddy Dana on the podcast together. You can moderate, so it’s two against one. And I’m fine with that because I’m an open book,” he said.

He also fired back at Rogan’s recent comments about him, adding, “Also, Joe, I’m off the rails? Really? Alright, let’s take a look at your evolution over the last fifteen years.”

Rogan’s Criticism of De La Hoya

Rogan hasn’t exactly been complimentary toward De La Hoya lately. During a recent episode of his podcast, Rogan took aim at the boxing legend’s appearance, questioning the authenticity of his physique.

“Why does Oscar De La Hoya have fake abs?” Rogan asked. “You seen that? Oscar De La Hoya has got some fake abs. Something’s going on, man. He didn’t have abs throughout his boxing career. Look at him now. What’s going on there? It’s either he’s got some fake abs or he’s on semaglutide, one or the other.”

Rogan even compared De La Hoya’s look to that of the Liver King, a controversial fitness influencer known for his exaggerated muscularity.

The Feud Behind the Drama

The tension between De La Hoya and Rogan appears to be tied to De La Hoya’s ongoing feud with Dana White. De La Hoya has been critical of the UFC and its president in recent years, and Rogan’s close ties to White may be influencing his stance on having the boxing legend on his show.

De La Hoya’s proposal for a joint appearance with White on the podcast is a bold move, but it’s unclear if Rogan would ever entertain the idea. For now, it seems the boxing icon’s chances of appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience are slim to none.

What’s Next?

As the drama unfolds, fans are left wondering if Rogan will respond to De La Hoya’s challenge—or if this feud will continue to simmer behind the scenes. One thing’s for sure: with two larger-than-life personalities like Rogan and De La Hoya involved, this story is far from over.

Will Rogan finally invite De La Hoya on the podcast, or will the boxing legend remain shut out? Only time will tell.