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Mark Foster is a five-time British Olympic swimmer, a six-time world champion, a setter of eight world records, and a BBC sports commentator. And now adding to that list, Foster has come out as gay. The 47-year-old commentator spoke to the Guardian to share his truth because despite having a good support group of friends and family in private, he was tired of lying to the public. "It’s not like I’ve been pushed to come out,” he told the Guardian, “I’ve just...

The openly gay boxer thanks the LGBTI community for all the support he's been receiving. Orlando Cruz has been beaten to the punch in his bid for the WBO Lightweight Championship. The Puerto Rican was hoping to make history as the first openly gay boxing champion, but lost the match to reigning champ, Terry Flanagan. Flanagan looked to be in control from the outset and brought Cruz to the floor in the eighth round. The match was then called by referee Steve Gray...

'I want to inspire the gay community by becoming a World Champion on Saturday'. Orlando Cruz is planning on making history by becoming boxing’s first openly gay world champion tomorrow (26 November). The Puerto Rican is hoping to beat WBO World Lightweight king Terry Flanagan in Cardiff. But while it would be a momentous achievement to be world champion, he also wants to win to inspire the LGBTI community. ‘Terry Flanagan is a true World Champion and will defend his title with everything...