Boxer Orlando Cruz Wins First Fight After Coming Out As Gay

Well this is the feel-good story of the day. The boxer Orlando Cruz announced two weeks ago that he is gay, likely becoming the first boxer to do so during his career. And on Friday, Cruz, the WBO's fourth-ranked featherweight, successfully beat the *** out of Jorge Pazos, winning a unanimous decision. After two intense weeks of scrutiny and support, this let Cruz feel ecstasy, hope, relief and joy: More »