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  • Fans packed the Kissimmee Civic Center to witness Puerto Rican fighter Orlando Cruz, ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz raises his arm at the conclusion of his match against  Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks)  fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, is introduced prior to a  fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks)  fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history.  Cruz won the fight via 12 round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1961.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1960.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, walk to the ring prior to his fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1945.jpg
  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • The Capristan ring girls pose for a photo prior to the Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz versus Gabino "Flash" Cota  Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout. (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota284.JPG
  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks)  fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks)  fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks) celebrates his victory after defeating Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight via 12 round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks) celebrates his victory after defeating Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight via 12 round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks) celebrates his victory after defeating Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight via 12 round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks) celebrates his victory after defeating Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight via 12 round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1920.JPG
  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks)  fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history.  Cruz won the fight via 12 round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks)  fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history.  Cruz won the fight via 12 round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1918.JPG
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1988.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1964.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1962.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1959.jpg
  • Dominga Torres-Rivera, mother of fighter Orlando Cruz, yells instructions to her son during his fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1956.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1953.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1951.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1950.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, awaits the final decision after his fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1943.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, is introduced prior to his fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1944.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1941.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1940.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1939.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1937.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1936.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1932.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1935.jpg
  • The Capristan ring girls pose for a photo prior to the Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz versus Gabino "Flash" Cota  Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout. (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks)  fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, is introduced prior to a  fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz, (green trunks)  fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando Cruz,  ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, relaxes after defeating Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1966.jpg
  • Dominga Torres-Rivera, mother of fighter Orlando Cruz, smiles at her son during the decision after fighting Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1965.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1957.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1954.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1952.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1949.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1946.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1948.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1942.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1938.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1963.jpg
  • Orlando Cruz (green trunks) , ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, fights against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. The Puerto Rican Cruz recently described himself as "a proud gay man" and the first active boxer having pronounced so, in boxing history. Cruz won the fight in a 12-round decision. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Cruz Pasos Boxing1958.jpg
  • Jorge Pazos rests in his corner during a fight against Orlando Cruz at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz is seen in his corner during introductions prior to his match against Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz is seen in the ring with his outfit on prior to his match against  Gabino "Flash" Cota during the Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz walks down the hall in the arena prior to his match against  Gabino "Flash" Cota during the Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz celebrates after defeating Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz celebrates with the Capristan ring girls after defeating Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota295.JPG
  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota292.JPG
  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota291.JPG
  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota287.JPG
  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota285.JPG
  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R)  takes a left uppercut from Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando Cruz, ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, poses prior to his fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz speaks to a television reporter after his match against  Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) prepares to throw a punch at Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (L) challenges Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz raises his arm during introductions prior to his match against Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R)  takes a left uppercut from Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (L) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando Cruz, ranked as the #4 Lightweight by the WBO, poses prior to his fight against Jorge Pazos at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, October 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (R) punches Gabino "Flash" Cota during their Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Orlando "El Fenomeno"  Cruz (L) poses with his outfit on prior to his match against  Gabino "Flash" Cota during the Boxeo Telemundo WBO/NABO Super Featherweight bout on Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Cruz, who is from Puerto Rico, is the first ever openly gay boxer  in the history of the sport and won the bout by unanimous decision.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico lays on the ground during the count after being knocked down in round 2  at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico holds onto Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) after being knocked down in round 2  at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico holds onto Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) after being knocked down in round 2  at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Former WBO World champion Alex “El Nene” Sanchez (White Trunks) of Ponce, Puerto Rico fights with Glen Donaire (Blue Trunks) of the Philippines in a bout scheduled for 12 Rounds with the WBC Latin Flyweight Title on the line at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, Florida, on Friday, Dec 9, 2011.  Donaire won the bout when Sanchez injured his left wrist and failed to come out in the ninth round. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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