Best fights of Cristóbal Cruz
Over 25 years as a professional, Cristóbal Cruz has compiled a 41-22-4 (25) record, including 14 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Cristóbal Cruz defeats Jorge Solis in their 2nd fight
On July 11, 2009 Cristóbal Cruz defended his IBF featherweight title against Jorge Solis. It was their second meeting. Cruz was 32 years old with a record of 38-11-1, and Solis was 29 with a record of 38-1-2. Both Cruz and Solis were on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Cristóbal Cruz defeats Orlando Salido
On October 23, 2008 Cristóbal Cruz fought Orlando Salido for the vacant IBF featherweight title. Cruz was 31 years old with a record of 36-11-1, and Salido was 27 with a record of 32-9-2. Cruz was on a 2-fight winning streak and Salido was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cruz won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Cristóbal Cruz KOs Alberto Garza
On August 20, 2007 Cristóbal Cruz fought Alberto Garza for the vacant inaugural WBC-FECOMBOX and WBC-FECOMBOX featherweight titles. Cruz was 30 years old with a record of 34-11-1, and Garza was 22 with a record of 16-2-1. Cruz was on a 2-fight losing streak. Cruz stopped Alberto Garza via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant titles.
4. Cristóbal Cruz defeats Cyril Thomas
On February 14, 2009 Cristóbal Cruz defended his IBF featherweight title against Cyril Thomas. Cruz was 31 years old with a record of 37-11-1, and Thomas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Cristóbal Cruz loses to Fernando Montiel via majority decision
On March 15, 2014 Cristóbal Cruz faced Fernando Montiel in a super featherweight bout. Cruz was 36 years old with a record of 40-15-3, and Montiel was 35 with a record of 50-4-2. Cruz was coming off a loss, while Montiel was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Montiel.
6. Cristóbal Cruz KOs Enrique Lugo
On June 1, 2013 Cristóbal Cruz faced Enrique Lugo in a super featherweight bout. Cruz was 36 years old with a record of 39-14-3, and Lugo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 2-fight losing streak. Cruz stopped Enrique Lugo via TKO in the 5th round.
7. Cristóbal Cruz defeats Thomas Mashaba
On March 7, 2008 Cristóbal Cruz fought Thomas Mashaba for the vacant IBO featherweight title. Cruz was 30 years old with a record of 35-11-1, and Mashaba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a win. Cruz won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Cristóbal Cruz loses to Francisco Lorenzo via unanimous decision
On December 1, 2006 Cristóbal Cruz faced Francisco Lorenzo in a featherweight bout. Cruz was 29 years old with a record of 33-8-1, and Lorenzo was 35 with a record of 26-3. Cruz was coming off a win and Lorenzo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Cruz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lorenzo.
9. Cristóbal Cruz KOs Manuel Valdez
On February 4, 2017 Cristóbal Cruz faced Manuel Valdez in a super featherweight bout. Cruz was 39 years old with a record of 40-20-4, and Valdez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 4-fight losing streak. Cruz stopped Manuel Valdez via TKO in the 7th round.
10. Cristóbal Cruz KOs Julio Cesar Acosta
On June 7, 2004 Cristóbal Cruz faced Julio Cesar Acosta in a super bantamweight bout. Cruz was 27 years old with a record of 26-6-1, and Acosta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 3-fight losing streak. Cruz stopped Julio Cesar Acosta via TKO in the 1st round.