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August 15, 2013 02:44 am GMT

World's First Openly Gay Boxer to Wed After Facebook Proposal

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Orlando Cruz made history by becoming the world's first openly gay boxer last October. Now he's getting hitched after proposing to his boyfriend in a very modern way — via a publicly posted Facebook video

The story gets better, too. Cruz's boyfriend, José Manuel, accepted the proposal with a heartfelt video of his own

See also: Fan's Touching Story Will Make Roger Federer Your Favorite Athlete

Here's a translation of Cruz's proposal, via NBCLatino:

I wanted to tell you how much I need you and how much I miss you. I know you are a person that means a lot to me and that supports my career and respects it which is very important, but above all you are always there giving me that push that I need. Now more than ever that I have an important fight coming up for the World Championship,” Cruz said in Spanish. “I want to tell you that you are a very special person in my life. I am a little nervous, but I want to tell you and share with your friends and my friends if you want to marry me. I want you to be part of my life and me be part of yours. Read more...

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