Orlando Cruz, The First Out Professional Boxer, Is Engaged

He floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee, and proposes like a prince.

This is Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz.

This is Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz.

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Most people know him as "The Phenomenon."

Most people know him as "The Phenomenon."

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He became the first professional boxer to come out as gay while still competing in October 2012.

He stated that, "I have and will always be a proud Puerto Rican. I have always been and always will be a proud gay man."

He became the first professional boxer to come out as gay while still competing in October 2012.

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