Puerto Rican boxer Orlando “The
Phenomenon” Cruz says his decision to come out gay was about respect.
The 32-year-old Cruz is training to
fight Mexico's Orlando Salido for the vacant WBO featherweight title. The
October 12 fight will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
In remarks to UK's The Guardian, Cruz
said that he was training hard, often three times a day, in preparation for
next month's fight.
“It's hard training,” Cruz said.
“Hard, very hard training.”
On his decision to come out gay last
October, Cruz said it was about respect
“I want respect, that's it. It's my
decision, it's my life,” he said.
Cruz added that 95 percent of
comments he's received have been supportive.
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