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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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota328.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2002.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (L) punches Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton05.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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota301.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2003.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (right) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2001.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 Cota330.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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota284.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (right) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2000.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing1999.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 Cota331.jpg
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2004.JPG
  • Champion Karim Mayfield (left) and Mauricio Herrera fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing1998.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (R) beats  Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton15.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1261.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1293.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1270.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2026.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1287.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (L) beats Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton13.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (L) beats  Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton01.JPG
  • Professional boxer Orlando Cruz, the sports first openly gay fighter, prepares in his locker room prior to his match against Gamalier Rodriguez for the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Professional boxer Orlando Cruz, the sports first openly gay fighter, poses prior to his match against Gamalier Rodriguez for the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1274.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1263.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2025.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (R) beats Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton09.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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota286.JPG
  • Orlando Cruz reacts after losing to Gamalier Rodriguez as Rodriguez retains his NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1296.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) lands a head shot as he retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1294.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1272.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1267.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1266.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1264.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2028.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2029.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (R) beats  Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton02.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 Cota326.JPG
  • 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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota323.JPG
  • 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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota319.JPG
  • 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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota318.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 Cota294.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 Cota290.JPG
  • Professional boxer Orlando Cruz, the sports first openly gay fighter, prepares in his locker room prior to his match against Gamalier Rodriguez for the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1279.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1268.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1265.JPG
  • Karim Mayfield wins his fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt against Mauricio Herrera during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2005.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (R) beats  Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton10.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (R) beats  Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton06.JPG
  • 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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota329.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 Cota327.JPG
  • 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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota324.JPG
  • 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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota321.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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota297.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 Cota296.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 Cota293.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 Cota288.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 Cruz reacts after losing to Gamalier Rodriguez as Rodriguez retains his NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1297.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1291.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1289.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1286.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez is seen prior to his NABO Featherweight Title fight against challenger Orlando Cruz at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Gamalier Rodriguez is seen prior to his NABO Featherweight Title fight against challenger Orlando Cruz at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Professional boxer Orlando Cruz, the sports first openly gay fighter, prepares in his locker room prior to his match against Gamalier Rodriguez for the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1281.JPG
  • Professional boxer Orlando Cruz, the sports first openly gay fighter, poses prior to his match against Gamalier Rodriguez for the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1276.JPG
  • Professional boxer Orlando Cruz, the sports first openly gay fighter, poses prior to his match against Gamalier Rodriguez for the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1273.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2024.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (L) punches Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico as he goes on to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton12.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (L) punches Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton04.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (R) beats Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton03.JPG
  • 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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota320.JPG
  • 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)
    Orlando Cruz v Gabino Cota300.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 Cota295.JPG
  • Orlando Cruz reacts after losing to Gamalier Rodriguez as Rodriguez retains his NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Univision Boxeo1290.JPG
  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Professional boxer Orlando Cruz, the sports first openly gay fighter, prepares in his locker room prior to his match against Gamalier Rodriguez for the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) congratulates winner Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) after he retains the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2027.JPG
  • Fighter Mauricio Herrera (left) and Champion Karim Mayfield fight for the  NABO Junior Welterweight Belt during the HBO Triple Explosion fight at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, on Saturday, Oct 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
    Mayfield Herrera Boxing2023.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan speaks to the media after defeating Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
    Boxing Boca Raton14.JPG
  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (L) beats  Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (Alex Menendez via AP)
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  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan (L) punches Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title in a 12 round unanimous decision during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (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)
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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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  • Gamalier Rodriguez (blue/black trunks) retains his NABO Featherweight Title against challenger Orlando Cruz (white trunks) at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Kanat “QazaQ” Islam of Almaty, Kazakhstan defends against a punch by Noroberto “Demonio” Gonzalez of Monterrey, Mexico. Islam went on to win the NABO Jr. Middle Weight Title during a Nelsons Promotions boxing match at the Boca Raton Resort  and Club on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.  (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 (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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  • Gamalier Rodriguez is seen prior to his NABO Featherweight Title fight against challenger Orlando Cruz at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Professional boxer Orlando Cruz, the sports first openly gay fighter, prepares in his locker room prior to his match against Gamalier Rodriguez for the NABO Featherweight Title at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • A ring girl holds up the card signaling the 10th round in the fight between Gamalier Rodriguez and Orlando Cruz at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Felix Verdejo waves to his supporters as he prepares for a fight at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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  • Felix Verdejo smiles in his locker room as he prepares for a fight at the Bahia Shriners Center on Saturday, April 19, 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
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