This Saturday the Olympic Gold Medalist is set to challenge for the IBF World Lightweight Championship.
This Saturday in Las Vegas, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gold Medalist Andy Cruz is set to challenge Raymond Muratalla for the IBF World Lightweight Championship.
Olympic level amateur boxers tend to be strategically directed at a fast pace, however very few as quick as Andy Cruz.
The Cuban star defeated WBC World Lightweight Champion Keyshawn Davis in Tokyo to win gold.
He now looks to join Davis at the top of the Lightweight division in just his 7th professional fight.
Andy Cruz is promoted by Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing.
When speaking to Matchroom Boxing, Andy Cruz has stated that “this is the most important fight of my career.
“I am aware that every fight will get more difficult for me, as I climb the ranks, it gets harder.
“This is my first fight for a world title, so this camp has been with more intensity, more desire, and more heart, so that I can achieve my goal.
“I don’t get complacent, I always prepare 100% so that everything goes well in the ring.
“Talent without work is nothing”.
Andy Cruz is stablemates with American boxing star Jaron “Boots” Ennis.
When talking to Matchroom Boxing, Ennis states “Andy has been ready for a title shot, he has a lot of amateur experience.
“He’s moving very quickly, the first time I saw him spar, I knew he was going to be a nasty champion when the time is right”.
In the opposite corner is the current champion Raymond Muratalla, a 23-0 American who was elevated to full champion after winning the interim title in his most recent fight.
Muratalla secured the interim IBF championship by defeating Zaur Abdulliaev via a shutout points victory.
Promoter of this showdown in Las Vegas Eddie Hearn stated that he believes this fight is “a dangerous, but great fight.
“It will be a massive moment for Andy”.
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