Sat 6 Oct 2012 In: International News View at Wayback View at NDHA
Orlando Cruz One of the top-ranked boxers in the world has made history by becoming the first openly-gay man in the sport. Orlando Cruz, a professional boxer from Puerto Rico, described himself as "a proud gay man" as he went public with his sexuality for the first time. "I've been fighting for more than 24 years and as I continue my ascendant career, I want to be true to myself," the 31-year-old said. "I want to try to be the best role model I can be for kids who might look into boxing as a sport and a professional career. I have and will always be a proud Puerto Rican. I have always been and always will be a proud gay man." Cruz is ranked number four in the world in the featherweight division by the World Boxing Organisation, and boxed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Saturday, 6th October 2012 - 8:32am