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Becoming a world champion for the first time isnt the only motivation driving Orlando Cruz ahead of his WBO lightweight title fight on Saturday. Wholesale Nationals Jerseys .The Puerto Rican boxer wants to change perceptions, too.I want to quieten the homophobic people talking bad to the LGBT community, Cruz told The Associated Press. I want it more for all the gay athletes in the world.In 2012, Cruz became the first professional boxer to come out as openly homosexual while competing. Initially, he had reservations about making the announcement, considering the macho nature of his sport, but it turned out to be a good decision.Its just been support, support, support, Cruz said about the reaction of the boxing community -- fighters and fans -- toward him over the last four years.All the boxers respect my life, my decision. When Orlando Cruz walks into the ring, Orlando Cruz is separate from my sexual orientation. Orlando Cruz is a professional boxer.Cruz has fought nine times since coming out, one of which was against Mexican boxer Orlando Salido for the WBO featherweight title in 2013. Wearing rainbow-colored shorts to show his support for the gay community, Cruz was stopped in the seventh round.In the past year, he was won four straight fights, collecting continental titles at super featherweight. Now he gets his second shot at a world title in Cardiff, Wales, this weekend, when the 35-year-old Cruz moves up to the lightweight division to fight Terry Flanagan, an undefeated British boxer.When the fight was announced, Cruz spoke of his determination to become the first openly gay world champion.Its a big moment for me, a big moment for my community, a big moment for my country, Puerto Rico, Cruz told the AP in a telephone interview from Cardiff.I want that other (gay) athletes are not scared to walk into the society. Dont be scared. Be happy with your life, and happy with your decision. All people are the same.It will be Cruzs first fight in Europe and he is looking forward to experiencing what is usually an intense atmosphere at the Motorpoint Arena. Cruz, nicknamed El Fenomeno, said he wasnt expecting any hostility toward him from outside the ring.His biggest concern should be Flanagan.The Manchester-born fighter is making the fourth defense of his title since becoming world champion in July last year. He is unbeaten in 31 fights.Hes not tougher, hes just different, Cruz said. My real weight is 130 pounds, so Ive upped by five pounds. Ive trained to get stronger and run more. On Saturday, I need to walk into the ring strong.Cruz believes it is his time. He said he has more mentality, more focus and is comfortable with his life. In February, he married his partner, Jose Manuel Colon, who will watching on TV from their home in Puerto Rico.Its my dream, Cruz said. Its my moment. Matt Wieters Jersey . -- Jakob Silfverberg is making himself right at home with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals in his first four games. Cheap Nationals Jerseys . Brazilian national coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has confirmed that the veteran goalkeeper is set to join Toronto on loan, saying it will help him be ready for the World Cup. www.cheapnationalsjerseys.com/ . Luis Suarezs double powered Liverpool to a 4-0 victory over Fulham, and Southampton easily overcame Hull 4-1 to continue the south coast clubs impressive start to the season. Liverpool and Southampton sent Chelsea down to fourth place as the west London club was held to 2-2 at home.Arsenal are set to recall several first-team players for Tuesdays Champions League last-16 first-leg tie at home to Barcelona. Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Petr Cech should return to the starting line-up after they were left out on Saturday as Arsene Wenger made nine changes for their goalless FA Cup fifth-round draw against Hull City. Thierry Henry was at the Emirates Stadium on Monday to oversee Barcelonas training session The Gunners have not lost since late January, but the visit of Barcelona marks the start of a critical period of fixtures with Manchester United and title rivals Tottenham to come before their FA Cup replay on March 8. Barca, who have come out on top in each of their three previous Champions League encounters with Arsenal, will be without the suspended Arda Turan for the game at the Emirates. Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal are prepared to face Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar Team newsWenger rested a number of his key men against Hull with the first-leg against the Catalan outfit in mind.But, while the likes of Ozil, Ramsey and Cech will return to the squad, Jack Wilshere (leg), Gabriel (hamstring), Santi Cazorla (knee) and Tomas Rosicky (thigh) are all still missing.Turan will be absent through suspension for the first leg for Barca, while Rafinha remains injured. Douglas, Sandro Ramirez and Marc Bartra have all been left at home. Ray Wilkins says Barcelona will beat Arsenal in the Champions League Opta statsArsenal, who finished second in Group F behind Bayern Munich, are the only team alongside Real Madrid to have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League every season since the new format in 2003/04.Barcelona have won the Champions League in four of the last 10 seasons. No other team has won it more than once in the same period. Sky Sports News HQ reporter Nick Collins was at Arsenals training ground as they prepared to face Barcelona Arsenal and Barcelonas seven previous Champions League encounters have produced 27 goals, an average of 3.86 per game.Lionel Messi has scored six goals in four Champions League games against Arsenal. However, he has yet to score at thhe Emirates with Barcelona. Howie Kendrick Jersey. . Is pressure the key for Arsenal against Barca? Arsenal have scored in their last 13 Champions League games, their best run since their 21 games in a row from October 2003 to November 2005.Barcelona have won 15 of their 19 Champions League games since last season (D2 L2). Theyve also never failed to score in those 19 games. Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will have to play better if theyre to beat Barcelona Charlies predictionIll be a nervous wreck in the Sky Sports studio every time either Messi, Neymar or Luis Suarez get the ball and the fans at the Emirates will feel the same.I think Arsenal know they need to take a risk and go for it. What would be a comfortable result to take to the Camp Nou? Is 3-0 even enough to make them favourites to go through? Arsenal need to start praying if they have any hopes of beating Barcelona over two legs in the Champions League, Matt Law told the Sunday Supplement Olivier Giroud has to have a right go at Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano, Alexis Sanchez will be up for playing his old club and its another chance for Ozil to show he can shine among the stars. However, its Cech that Im really hoping will show just how important he is.Im expecting Barca to get a result which will leave them as huge favourites, and I do like Sky Bets 6/1 for Sanchez and Suarez both to score.Charlie predicts: 2-2 (12/1 with Sky Bet) Barcelona went nine points clear at the summit of La Liga with a 2-1 victory away to Las Palmas on Saturday BettingBarcelona are Sky Bets 4/6 favourites to establish a first-leg lead, with Arsenal 19/5 to take an advantage to the Nou Camp while a stalemate is priced at 3/1.Luis Enrqiues men are rated 9/4 favourites to win the Champions League while their hosts odds drifted out from 16/1 to 33/1 after being handed the toughest possible draw. Messi heads the first goalscorer betting at 100/30 closely followed by Saurez (7/2), while Giroud is considered the Gunners main threat at 15/2.The Soccer Saturday pundits and Jamie Redknapp, who nailed a 20/1 scorecast in last Tuesdays tie, have all provided Sky Bet with their tips here. 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