Oscar De La Hoya Admits Drag Photos Are Real and He Contemplated Suicide Over Them

[William769]

Boxing superstar Oscar De La Hoya has finally admitted he posed in a wig, high heels, and ladies lingerie for photos he previously claimed were altered and paid $20 million to cover up, according to a Spanish-language interview with Univision.

When the photos with model Milana Dravnel first leaked in 2007, the world famous boxer, often dubbed "the golden boy," originally claimed they had been altered to include his likeness, but now says he posed for them while high on alcohol and cocaine, reports Fox Sports on MSN. De La Hoya, who has been sober since May, finally admitted the truth on Tuesday, saying he contemplated suicide at the time.

"Let me tell you, yes, yes, it was me (in those pictures)," he now says. "I am tired now of lying, of lying to the public and of lying to myself."

in 2007 De La Hoya attempted to discredit Dravnel's photos, so she filed a federal lawsuit against him, claiming that the boxer's representatives deceived her into agreeing that the photos were manipulated.

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[Harmony Blue]

1. So sad that Oscar even lied to himself

for so long. Very sad story.

[TheDebbieDee]

2. I'm glad that he didn't off himself and feels better about things now!

I think he should do an "It gets better!" spot.

[Crowman1979]

3. Well I guess we'll never get to see a Oscar De La Hoya vs. Wayne County fight.

From what I read, Wayne use to beat the living shit out of the fat male hecklers in the audience.

[closeupready]

4. On the one hand, I feel like, gosh, what's the big fucking deal about

posing in drag? :shrug: I mean, even Giuliani did it on stage once. So what.

Then again, I applaud De La Hoya for having the courage to just fess up. I imagine some observers will manage to do some thinking about the stupidity and perniciousness of homophobia and fear of the feminine.

[formercia]

5. Just think how much money he could have saved

if he had just laughed it off as a prank.

It's always the cover-up.

[closeupready]

6. Ding! Ding! Ding! You just KNOW he's regretting that $20M decision.

nt

[elehhhhna]

7. i think he looks kinda hot.