Oscar De La Hoya Claims 'Setup' Over Drag Photos from 2007

Boxing icon and Golden Boy Promotions founder Oscar De La Hoya has opened up about a scandal from 2007 involving photos of him dressed in drag, which he claims were part of a setup. In a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe, De La Hoya attributed the incident to two unidentified women, suggesting that he was involved with the wrong crowd at the time. He recalled waking up to the fallout from the scandal, which included images of him in fishnet pantyhose and women's underwear that made headlines. De La Hoya described the contents of a suitcase linked to the incident, mentioning "women's clothes, drugs, this, that," implying that the women involved were aware of their actions. Despite initially denying the authenticity of the photos, the former Olympic gold medalist has since acknowledged that they were indeed real, stating, "I'm open about it." During the conversation, De La Hoya also inquired if Sharpe had ever had similar experiences, to which Sharpe firmly responded in the negative, expressing his reluctance to wear pantyhose. De La Hoya humorously noted the difficulty of putting them on, adding a light-hearted touch to the serious topic. In addition to the drag incident, De La Hoya has faced personal challenges, including multiple stints in rehab for alcohol and drug-related issues, highlighting the ongoing struggles he has dealt with throughout his life and career.