Best fights of Steve Cruz
Over 12 years as a professional, Steve Cruz has compiled a 37-8 (19) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Steve Cruz defeats Barry McGuigan
On June 23, 1986 Steve Cruz fought Barry McGuigan for the WBA and The Ring featherweight titles. Cruz was 22 years old with a record of 25-1, and McGuigan was 25 with a record of 29-1. Cruz was on a 6-fight winning streak and McGuigan was on a 27-fight winning streak. Cruz won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Steve Cruz KOs Fred Adams
On August 12, 1988 Steve Cruz defended his WBC Continental Americas featherweight title against Fred Adams. Cruz was 24 years old with a record of 29-3, and Adams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a win. Cruz stopped Fred Adams via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Steve Cruz KOs Alfred Rangel
On June 14, 1988 Steve Cruz fought Alfred Rangel for the vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title. Cruz was 24 years old with a record of 28-3, and Rangel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a loss. Cruz stopped Alfred Rangel via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Steve Cruz KOs Amos Cowart
On September 30, 1988 Steve Cruz faced Amos Cowart. Cruz was 24 years old with a record of 30-3, and Cowart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Amos Cowart via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Steve Cruz loses to Manuel Medina via unanimous decision
On July 8, 1990 Steve Cruz faced Manuel Medina in a featherweight bout. Cruz was 26 years old with a record of 34-4, and Medina was 19 with a record of 35-3. Cruz was coming off a win and Medina was on a 6-fight winning streak. Cruz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Medina.
6. Steve Cruz loses to Jorge Páez via unanimous decision
On August 6, 1989 Steve Cruz fought Jorge Páez for the IBF featherweight title. Cruz was 25 years old with a record of 33-3, and Páez was 23 with a record of 28-2-2. Cruz was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cruz lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Páez.
7. Steve Cruz KOs Angel Hernandez
On October 13, 1983 Steve Cruz faced Angel Hernandez. Cruz was 19 years old with a record of 15-0, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Angel Hernandez via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Steve Cruz KOs Eddie Richardson
On July 14, 1982 Steve Cruz faced Eddie Richardson. Cruz was 18 years old with a record of 9-0, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Eddie Richardson via KO in the 1st round.
9. Steve Cruz KOs Rogelio Lopez
On August 16, 1987 Steve Cruz faced Rogelio Lopez. Cruz was 23 years old with a record of 27-2, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a loss. Cruz stopped Rogelio Lopez via TKO in the 7th round.
10. Steve Cruz KOs Martin Galvan
On December 9, 1988 Steve Cruz faced Martin Galvan. Cruz was 25 years old with a record of 31-3, and Galvan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cruz stopped Martin Galvan via TKO in the 7th round.