Luis Cruz (boxer)
Luis Cruz (born October 10, 1985) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who challenged for the IBF lightweight title in 2017.
| Luis Cruz | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Luis A. Cruz |
| Nickname(s) | El Artesano |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Born | October 10, 1985 Las Piedras, Puerto Rico |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 16 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
Amateur career
Had 71 amateur fights. Record about a 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 |
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| 28 | Loss | 22–5–1 |  Robert Easter Jr. |
UD | 12 | Feb 10, 2017 | Huntington Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
For IBF lightweight title |
| 27 | Draw | 22–4–1 |  Ivan Redkach |
SD | 10 | Apr 19, 2016 | Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| 26 | Win | 22–4 |  Roberto Acevedo |
UD | 6 | Nov 14, 2015 | Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
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| 25 | Loss | 21–4 |  Edner Cherry |
KO | 9 (10), 0:53 | Jul 11, 2015 | USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| 24 | Loss | 21–3 | Joaquin Chavez |
SD | 8 | Aug 1, 2014 | Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S. |
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| 23 | Win | 21–2 |  Carlos Winston Velasquez |
UD | 6 | Mar 21, 2014 | A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| 22 | Loss | 20–2 |  José Félix, Jr. |
UD | 10 | Sep 13, 2012 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
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| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Tomas Sierra |
KO | 1 (8), 2:32 | Jun 23, 2012 | Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico |
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| 20 | Loss | 19–1 | Juan Carlos Burgos |
MD | 10 | Nov 12, 2011 | 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 | Antonio Davis |
TKO | 6 (10), 1:39 | Sep 10, 2011 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Martin Honorio |
UD | 10 | Apr 16, 2011 | Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
Retained WBO Latino super featherweight title |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Wilfredo Acuna |
TKO | 2 (8), 2:27 | Dec 10, 2010 | Coliseo Samuel Rodriguez, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico |
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 |  Hevinson Herrera |
TKO | 6 (10) | Aug 28, 2010 | Coliseo Ruben Viera, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico |
Won vacant WBO Latino super featherweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Juan Jose Beltran |
KO | 1 (6), 2:24 | Jul 16, 2010 | Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico |
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Eric Estrada |
TKO | 6 (10), 1:16 | Jun 4, 2010 | Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico |
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Leon Bobo |
TKO | 9 (10), 2:48 | Feb 27, 2010 | Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico |
Won vacant WBC–USNBC featherweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Yogli Herrera |
UD | 10 | Aug 29, 2009 | Coliseo Ruben Viera, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico |
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jesús Salvador Pérez |
TKO | 4 (10), 1:40 | Jun 26, 2009 | Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Juan Jaramillo |
TKO | 5 (8), 2:31 | May 16, 2009 | Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Carlos Diaz |
TKO | 6 (8), 1:26 | Feb 27, 2009 | Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Martin Armenta |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:54 | Oct 17, 2008 | Coliseum Francisco Deyda, Hatillo, Puerto Rico |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jaime Villa |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:59 | Jul 26, 2008 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Miguel Albares |
TKO | 3 (6), 1:39 | Jun 26, 2008 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Olvin Mejia |
UD | 6 | Apr 12, 2008 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Javier Ortiz |
UD | 6 | Feb 1, 2008 | Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Luis Quinones |
TKO | 1 (4), 0:23 | Aug 11, 2007 | Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Arturo Colon |
TKO | 2 (4), 2:28 | May 11, 2007 | Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jose L Gonzalez |
KO | 1 (4), 1:23 | Mar 3, 2007 | Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Professional debut |
External links
| Sporting positions | ||||
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| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Matt Remillard |
WBC–USNBC featherweight champion Feb 27, 2010 – Jun 2010 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Daniel Ponce de León | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Gonzalo Munguia |
WBO Latino super featherweight champion Aug 28, 2010 – Nov 12, 2011 |
Succeeded by Juan Carlos Burgos | ||
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