Best fights of Erika Cruz
Over 8 years as a professional, Erika Cruz has compiled a 17-2-1 (3) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Erika Cruz defeats Mayerlin Rivas
On November 18, 2023 Erika Cruz fought Mayerlin Rivas for the vacant WBA super bantamweight title. Cruz was 33 years old with a record of 16-2, and Rivas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a win. Cruz won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Erika Cruz loses to Amanda Serrano via unanimous decision
On February 4, 2023 Erika Cruz met Amanda Serrano in an undisputed featherweight title unification fight. Cruz was 32 years old with a record of 15-1, and Serrano was 34 with a record of 43-2-1. Cruz was on a 14-fight winning streak and Serrano was coming off a win. Cruz lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Serrano.
3. Erika Cruz defeats Melissa Esquivel
On November 26, 2021 Erika Cruz defended her WBA featherweight title against Melissa Esquivel. Cruz was 31 years old with a record of 13-1, and Esquivel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 12-fight winning streak. Cruz won via split decision. Defended the title.
4. Erika Cruz defeats Vissia Trovato
On March 8, 2019 Erika Cruz fought Vissia Trovato for the vacant WBC Silver featherweight title. Cruz was 28 years old with a record of 9-1, and Trovato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 8-fight winning streak. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Erika Cruz defeats Jelena Mrdjenovich in their 2nd fight
On September 3, 2022 Erika Cruz defended her WBA featherweight title against Jelena Mrdjenovich. It was their second meeting. Cruz was 32 years old with a record of 14-1, and Mrdjenovich was 40 with a record of 41-11-2. Cruz was on a 13-fight winning streak, while Mrdjenovich was coming off a loss. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Erika Cruz defeats Jelena Mrdjenovich
On April 22, 2021 Erika Cruz fought Jelena Mrdjenovich for the WBA female featherweight title. Cruz was 30 years old with a record of 12-1, and Mrdjenovich was 38 with a record of 41-10-2. Cruz was on a 11-fight winning streak and Mrdjenovich was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz won via technical decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
7. Erika Cruz KOs Guadalupe Zi Jaimes in 56 seconds
On August 26, 2016 Erika Cruz faced Guadalupe Zi Jaimes. Cruz was 26 years old with a record of 1-1, and Jaimes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a loss. Cruz stopped Guadalupe Zi Jaimes via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Erika Cruz KOs Aidé Rodríguez
On July 8, 2017 Erika Cruz faced Aidé Rodríguez. Cruz was 27 years old with a record of 4-1, and Rodríguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Aidé Rodríguez via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Erika Cruz KOs Maria Elena Villalobos
On October 20, 2017 Erika Cruz faced Maria Elena Villalobos. Cruz was 27 years old with a record of 5-1, and Villalobos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Maria Elena Villalobos via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Erika Cruz defeats Melissa Oddessa Parker
On September 15, 2023 Erika Cruz faced Melissa Oddessa Parker. Cruz was 33 years old with a record of 15-2, and Parker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a loss. Cruz won via unanimous decision.