Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz is joining the out in sports revolution as the only publicly out gay boxer.
Cruz told the Boston Herald that the decision took a lot of thought and kept his sexuality a secret for as long as he could.
Cruz's private life ran backstage, but his athleticism is gaining prominence. He represented Puerto Rico in the 2000 Olympic and has won an impressive 179 bouts. His ambitions don't stop there. Even out he hopes to gain a world championship in the 126 pound weight class.
How has the boxing community reacted? Boston Herald says that the best fighter in PR, Miguel Cotto, and pop star Ricky Martin offered their support and words of encouragement.
Cruz told the Boston Herald that the decision took a lot of thought and kept his sexuality a secret for as long as he could.
Cruz's private life ran backstage, but his athleticism is gaining prominence. He represented Puerto Rico in the 2000 Olympic and has won an impressive 179 bouts. His ambitions don't stop there. Even out he hopes to gain a world championship in the 126 pound weight class.
How has the boxing community reacted? Boston Herald says that the best fighter in PR, Miguel Cotto, and pop star Ricky Martin offered their support and words of encouragement.
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