Former Rival Shane Mosley Answers Whether Oscar De La Hoya Is Gay

Rivalries live beyond an athlete’s career. The same is the case between the two legendary boxers: Shane Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya. In their era, the two stood out for their impeccable skills and larger-than-life personality. Not to mention, they even squared off against each other back in the year 2000. The bout went the distance and was a game of inches, but ‘Sugar,’ earned himself a split decision victory.

Moreover, their rivalry did not end there, as they continued to have certain animosity toward each other. However, in a recent turn of events, Mosley addressed the rumours of the CEO of Golden Boy promotions being gay. So let’s wait no further and dive right into what he had to say.

What does Shane Mosley think of rumors about Oscar De La Hoya being gay?

Despite being married to Millie Corretjer and having four children, a section of the boxing world considers De La Hoya to be gay. Over a decade ago, a series of images surfaced online in which the 50-year wore a wig, high heels and lingerie. In an interview, De La Hoya admitted he was the one in the pictures and revealed being drunk. This speculation of him being gay has lasted ever since.

Recently, his former rival weighed in on this speculation. In an interview, he revealed that he has known the former champion and does not think he is gay. He stated, “I’ve known Oscar since he was 6 years old. He ain’t that way. He’s been with different kinds of women. He loves women. He ain’t gay, he just doing some weird sh*t. I’ve never seen him with a guy, no gay guy in the back”

In the same interview, he mentioned how people make incorrect assumptions and doubles down on his claim that he is a straight male with conviction. He added, “People can see certain things and think certain things. I have known him since he was little, the whole family.”

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It is safe to say that despite certain narratives, his former rival has cleared the air of him not being gay. However, this speculation has been out there even after De La Hoya discarded it. So, what are your opinions on this entire debacle? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below.