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American Son: Does Oscar De La Hoya's 'Frank And Touching' New Memoir Mention His Affinity For Bloomers?

This almost slipped by us: Oscar De La Hoya wrote a book about his life called American Son and it’s out today! From the book description:

From Oscar De La Hoya, one of the most celebrated fighters in the history of boxing, comes a frank and touching memoir about achieving the American Dream: his rise to the top, the power of a solid work ethic, his mother’s painful death from cancer, the pitfalls of stardom, and a very personal take on what it means to be an American.

But is it personal enough to address, well you know. Chapter XIV “The Biggest Bra I Ever Saw” might answer that question. Or you could go ask him in person at his Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say book signing in Houston on Sunday. What a Father’s Day treat. Full press release after the jump.

UPDATE: According to our brother site Machochip, and the New York Daily News, “photo experts” brought in by De La Hoya’s lawyers have concluded the infamous tranny photos of last year were indeed doctored. Yeah, that settles it in our minds. Because the only people more honest than hookers are lawyers.

Sent: Thu, 29 May 2008 3:54 pm

Subject: NP presents Oscar De La Hoya, Sun. Jun 15, 7 pm @ B&N Voss/Westheimer. [Houston, Texas] Free admission.

Press Release Contact: Tony Diaz, 713 867 8943, AztecMuse@aol.com

The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift:
A Pair of Boxing Gloves Signed by Oscar De La Hoya.

Join Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say for a book signing with Oscar De La Hoya, Sunday, June 15, 2008, 7 pm, at Barnes and Noble, 7626 Westheimer @ Voss. [Houston, Texas] Admission is free. This is part of Nuestra Palabra’s tenth anniversary season.

Oscar de La Hoya will be signing copies of his life story titled American Son. Everyone who purchases a copy of the book will also be entered into a raffle for a pair of boxing gloves signed by Oscar De La Hoya. A portion of book sales will be donated to Nuestra Palabra.

De La Hoya is part owner of the Houston Dynamos who will be on hand for the event. Dynamo paraphernalia will also be raffled.
This event is made possible through grants from the Texas Commission for the Arts, Houston Arts Alliance and our media partners Univisión Television, Univisión Radio, and KPFT 90.1 FM.