Luis Cruz (boxer)
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Luis Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luis A. Cruz October 10, 1985 |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Other names | El Artesano |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
Luis Cruz (born October 10, 1985) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who challenged for the IBF lightweight title in 2017.
Amateur career
Had 71 amateur fights. Record was 50-21. Won the National Youth title two years in a row and was on the Puerto Rican national team for two and a half, three years - on 'Team B.' It was the alternate team.
Highlights
- 2006 JOSE CHEO APONTE TOURNAMENT, Caguas, Puerto Rico, 125 pounds: in the semifinals on 3-24-06 he lost a 9-8 decision against Alex Oliveira of Brazil.
- 2006 INDEPENDENCE CUP, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, 125 pounds: in the quarterfinals on 3-15-05 he lost a 15-9 decision against Dario de la Cruz of Dominican Republic.
- JOSE CHEO APONTE TOURNAMENT, Caguas, Puerto Rico, 125 pounds: in his first fight on 6-3-05 he had a 9-9 draw, but lost the tiebreaker against William Silva of Brazil.
Professional career
He debuted at the age of 21 on March 3, 2007 in San Juan, PR, and knocked out Jose Gonzalez (0-2) at 1:23 of the 1st round.
Professional boxing record
| 28 fights | 22 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 16 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Loss | 22–5–1 | United States Robert Easter Jr. | UD | 12 | Feb 10, 2017 | United States Huntington Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. | For IBF lightweight title |
| 27 | Draw | 22–4–1 | Ukraine Ivan Redkach | SD | 10 | Apr 19, 2016 | United States Sands Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 22–4 | Puerto Rico Roberto Acevedo | UD | 6 | Nov 14, 2015 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | |
| 25 | Loss | 21–4 | The Bahamas Edner Cherry | KO | 9 (10), 0:53 | Jul 11, 2015 | United States USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
| 24 | Loss | 21–3 | United States Joaquin Chavez | SD | 8 | Aug 1, 2014 | United States Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Nicaragua Carlos Winston Velasquez | UD | 6 | Mar 21, 2014 | United States A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
| 22 | Loss | 20–2 | Mexico José Félix, Jr. | UD | 10 | Sep 13, 2012 | United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Mexico Tomas Sierra | KO | 1 (8), 2:32 | Jun 23, 2012 | Mexico Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico | |
| 20 | Loss | 19–1 | Mexico Juan Carlos Burgos | MD | 10 | Nov 12, 2011 | United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Lost WBO Latino super featherweight title; For vacant WBC Silver super featherweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | United States Antonio Davis | TKO | 6 (10), 1:39 | Sep 10, 2011 | United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Mexico Martin Honorio | UD | 10 | Apr 16, 2011 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | Retained WBO Latino super featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Nicaragua Wilfredo Acuna | TKO | 2 (8), 2:27 | Dec 10, 2010 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Samuel Rodriguez, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Colombia Hevinson Herrera | TKO | 6 (10) | Aug 28, 2010 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Ruben Viera, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico | Won vacant WBO Latino super featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Mexico Juan Jose Beltran | KO | 1 (6), 2:24 | Jul 16, 2010 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | United States Eric Estrada | TKO | 6 (10), 1:16 | Jun 4, 2010 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | United States Leon Bobo | TKO | 9 (10), 2:48 | Feb 27, 2010 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico | Won vacant WBC–USNBC featherweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Colombia Yogli Herrera | UD | 10 | Aug 29, 2009 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Ruben Viera, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Colombia Jesús Salvador Pérez | TKO | 4 (10), 1:40 | Jun 26, 2009 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | United States Juan Jaramillo | TKO | 5 (8), 2:31 | May 16, 2009 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Puerto Rico Carlos Diaz | TKO | 6 (8), 1:26 | Feb 27, 2009 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Mexico Martin Armenta | TKO | 1 (6), 2:54 | Oct 17, 2008 | Puerto Rico Coliseum Francisco Deyda, Hatillo, Puerto Rico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Mexico Jaime Villa | TKO | 1 (6), 2:59 | Jul 26, 2008 | United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | United States Miguel Albares | TKO | 3 (6), 1:39 | Jun 26, 2008 | United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Mexico Olvin Mejia | UD | 6 | Apr 12, 2008 | United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Puerto Rico Javier Ortiz | UD | 6 | Feb 1, 2008 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Puerto Rico Luis Quinones | TKO | 1 (4), 0:23 | Aug 11, 2007 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Puerto Rico Arturo Colon | TKO | 2 (4), 2:28 | May 11, 2007 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Puerto Rico Jose L Gonzalez | KO | 1 (4), 1:23 | Mar 3, 2007 | Puerto Rico Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
External links
- Boxing record for Luis Cruz from BoxRec (registration required)