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Orlando Cruz Pulse Boxing

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Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday. Photo Alex Menendez
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Perfotming Arts on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting by leaving a pair of boxing gloves on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting by leaving a pair of boxing gloves on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at the Orange County History Center on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Roxy Santiago of The Center Orlando and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico smile after Cruz pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at The Center Orlando on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at The Center Orlando on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Roxy Santiago of The Center Orlando and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico smile after Cruz pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • The Center Orlando executive director Terry DeCarlo (R) places a bracelet on professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico after he pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at the Orange County History Center on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at the Orange County History Center on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Perfotming Arts on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Perfotming Arts on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at the Orange County History Center on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Olympian and professional boxer Orlando Cruz of Puerto Rico pays his respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Perfotming Arts on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Cruz, who lost four friends in the tragic incident was the first openly gay boxer in the sport and will fight for his fifth time in the Orlando area this Friday.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz (L) knocks out Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz (R) punches Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz (L) punches Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz watches a tribute to the Pulse Nightclub shooting victims prior to his fight against Alejandro Valdez at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz (R) punches Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz celebrates his victory over Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz cries in the corner after his victory over Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz raises his arms after his victory over Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz celebrates with members of the Kissimmee LGBT club after his victory over Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz yells at Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz fights Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz (L) punches Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz (R) punches Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz (R) trades punches with Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Alejandro Valdez (R) lands a right to the head of Orlando Cruz during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz (L) punches Alejandro Valdez during a boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz is seen during his walkout for his fight against  Alejandro Valdez  at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Members of the crowd pause for a moment of silence prior to the Orlando Cruz versus Alejandro Valdez boxing match at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz reacts during his introduction prior to his fight against Alejandro Valdez at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Alejandro Valdez
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  • KISSIMMEE, FL - JULY 15: Orlando Cruz receives an award from Dina Grayson for his efforts to help the gay community, prior to his fight against Alejandro Valdez at the Kissimmee Civic Center on July 15, 2016 in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz was the first professional boxer to announce himself as gay and recently lost four friends in the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, he dedicated this match to his lost friends and won the bout by TKO in the 7th round.  (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Orlando Cruz; Dina Grayson
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