Orlando Cruz & Jose Manuel Colon

Orlando Cruz made a significant landmark in the sports scene when he publicly announced his sexuality. He is the first openly LGBT professional boxer that ever stepped inside a boxing ring. The LGBT community recognizes his achievements, and he became part of the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame back in 2013. On the other hand, there are few details available about his spouse, Jose Manuel Colon.

But we do know that he and Orlando were very happy during their wedding ceremony back in 2013. The special event happened in Central Park. Then then-New York City Councilmember Melissa Mark-Viverito officiated the ceremony with National Gay and Lesbian Task Force’s Pedro Julio Serrano and Shirley Casiano as witnesses. Orlando celebrated the most special day on his life with a post on Facebook, giving thanks to the Heavenly Father for giving another day of life with his spouse. We hope we’ll never hear that they hired a divorce lawyer.