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The promoter, a Uruguayan himself, now has a fellow countryman in his stable as the super featherweight prospect aims to emulate Benavidez and Fundora. He relishes his role as a support system for others who need a role model. See you soon. Orlando Cruz (born July 1, ) is a retired Puerto Rican professional boxer.

He made history by becoming boxing's first Latin American world champion, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest bantamweight boxers in history. Orlando Cruz gay to Lewis Watson how, since retiring inhe has become a confidant to other gay boxers and also warns of what could happen to those who fail to receive adequate support.

Through my quest to be a world champion, he can help my story reach all those who need to be free and not judged. Sign up for the WBN Newsletter for free and get daily news directly in your email. Never miss a story. As an amateur, he represented Puerto Rico at the Olympic Games in Australia.

The freshly minted signing scored a second-round knockout over countryman Matias Agustin Gabrielli on his debut earlier this year. Lewkowicz continues his partnership with South America, having been in the corner of Sergio Martinez for many years.

He has a message for other LGBTQ fighters. Though there still isn’t another out gay male pro boxer, Cruz remains optimistic. Tags: Oscar Bonifacino Sampson Lewkowicz. Openly gay boxer Oscar Bonifacino has signed a boxer with renowned promoter Sampson Lewkowicz ahead of his second pro fight.

Alfonso Teofilo Brown (July 5, – April 11, ), better known as Panama Al Brown, was a Panamanian professional boxer. Oscar Bonifacino is South America’s first out gay professional in men’s boxing. I am proud to be his promoter.

Lewkowicz has big plans for his new charge, with a date of June 13 already penciled in. He aims to break down barriers when he returns to action under his new promoter. Read all articles and exclusive interviews by Phil Jay and learn more about the author.