Friday, October 5, 2012

Orlando Cruz

  • Boxer Orlando Cruz: I'm 'a proud gay man'

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Describing himself as "a proud gay man," Puerto Rican featherweight Orlando Cruz on Thursday became what is believed to be the first pro boxer to come out as openly homosexual while still competing.

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  • Orlando Cruz Targets a Mikey Garcia For 2013 Clash

    By Rey Colon. Orlando 'The Phenomenon" Cruz (18-2-1, 9 KO's) will return on October 19 and takes on Jorge Pazos (20-4, 13 KO's) at the Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida.

    www.boxingscene.com

  • Orlando Cruz, featherweight boxer, says he's gay

    October 5, 2012 (SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) -- Describing himself as "a proud gay man," Puerto Rican featherweight Orlando Cruz on Thursday became what is believed to be the first pro boxer to come out as openly homosexual while still competing. Cruz told ...

    abclocal.go.com

  • Orlando Cruz a 'proud gay man'

    Featherweight Orlando Cruz, a 2000 Puerto Rican Olympian and a fringe contender as a professional fighter, has done something unusual in boxing, or in any professional sport: He has publicly announced he is gay.

    espn.go.com

  • Boxer Orlando Cruz announces he's gay

    Orlando Cruz lifted what he said was a major "distraction" in his boxing career, announcing he is gay. Cruz, 31, a member of the 2000 Olympic team who is 18-2-1 with nine knockouts as a professional, released a statement Wednesday night in which he ...

    www.latimes.com

  • Boxer Orlando Cruz Coming Out as Gay Is Awesome, But It Won't Lead to a ...

    Every time an athlete comes out as gay, we at Outsports get asked what it means. My answer is usually along the lines of: "It's great news, but don't expect a flood of athletes to come out.

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  • Boxer Orlando Cruz Is "a Proud Gay Man"

    Puerto Rican featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz makes a living at striking opponents when they least expect it. He's known for his speed in the ring and his quick combinations.

    abcnews.go.com

  • Orlando Cruz Comes Out as First Openly Gay Professional Boxer

    Featherweight Orlando Cruz is being called the bravest man in boxing - and not because of his work in the ring. Cruz has come out as the first openly gay active professional boxer in the sport's history.

    keepingscore.blogs.time.com

  • Orlando Cruz, Puerto Rican Featherweight Boxer, Announces He's a 'Proud Gay ...

    Orlando Cruz came out of the closet the same way he has come out of the corner time and time again: Proud. Cruz, a featherweight boxer who represented Puerto Rico at the Olympics in 2000, announced that he's gay, which is something that is still a ...

    www.nesn.com

  • Orlando Cruz becomes first active boxer to announce he is gay

    Some Twitter messages expressed concern for Cruz's safety and wondered whether other boxers will be reluctant to fight him.

    www.telegraph.co.uk

  • Puerto Rican Orlando Cruz is First Openly Gay Boxer

    Puerto Rican featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz is the first openly gay man in the sport's history. "I've been fighting for more than 24 years and as I continue my ascendant career, I want to be true to myself," said the 31 year old to USA Today.

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  • Boxer Orlando Cruz: 'Proud Gay Man'

    Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz has been fighting in the ring for over two decades, but a recent statement - really, no more than a simple proclamation of the truth -- could rapidly transform him into a major player the battle against homophobia in ...

    www.theroot.com

  • Orlando Cruz comes out: other gay sportspeople who have been open about ...

    Orlando Cruz comes out: other gay sportspeople who have been open about their sexuality. Boxer Orlando Cruz became the first openly gay boxer but many sportspeople before have taken the decision to open up about their sexuality.

    www.telegraph.co.uk

  • Boxer Orlando Cruz says he's gay

    Describing himself as "a proud gay man," Puerto Rican featherweight Orlando Cruz on Thursday became what is believed to be the first pro boxer to come out as homosexual while still competing.

    www.sfgate.com

  • Idec: Boxer Orlando Cruz breaks down barrier

    The Puerto Rican southpaw waited until Wednesday, though, to record the most noteworthy victory of his boxing career. Cruz, 31, announced he is "a proud gay man.

    www.northjersey.com

  • Sports digest: Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz declares he's gay

    Describing himself as "a proud gay man," Puerto Rican featherweight Orlando Cruz on Thursday became what is believed to be the first professional boxer to come out as openly homosexual while still fighting.

    www.mercurynews.com

  • Orlando Cruz announces he's gay, making him first openly homosexual pro boxer

    is 'a proud gay man' in the 'macho sport' of boxing. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rican featherweight Orlando Cruz has announced he is gay, making him what is believed to be the first openly homosexual pro boxer. Cruz tells The Associated Press he ...

    www.nydailynews.com

  • Orlando Cruz, Boxer Announces 'I'm a Proud Gay Man' [DETAILS]

    Orlando Cruz, the popular Puerto Rican featherweight boxer, has recently announced that he is "a proud gay man." Reports claim that he is the first pro boxer to come out as openly homosexual while still competing.

    www.mstarz.com

  • Puerto Rican Cruz becomes first active boxer to reveal that he is gay

    Boxer Orlando Cruz (right), battles Alejandro Delgado during a fight at the Palm Bay Community Center in Palm Bay, Fla. Describing himself as 'a proud gay man,' Puerto Rican featherweight Orlando Cruz is believed to be the first pro boxer to come out ...

    www.dailymail.co.uk

  • Orlando Cruz Comes Out as First Gay Pro Boxer

    Orlando Cruz, a Puerto Rican professional featherweight boxer, announced that he was gay on Thursday, which makes him the first openly gay boxer, USA Today reports.

    www.edgeonthenet.com

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