Steve Cruz losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Steve Cruz has compiled a 37-8 (19) record, including seven title fights. He has eight losses, four of them in title fights.
8. Steve Cruz loses to Yuji Watanabe via KO
On August 10, 1992 Steve Cruz faced Yuji Watanabe. Cruz was 28 years old with a record of 35-7, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 2-fight losing streak. Watanabe stopped Cruz via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Steve Cruz loses to Paul Hodkinson via KO
On April 25, 1992 Steve Cruz fought Paul Hodkinson for the WBC featherweight title. Cruz was 28 years old with a record of 35-6, and Hodkinson was 26 with a record of 19-1-1. Cruz was coming off a loss, while Hodkinson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hodkinson stopped Cruz via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Steve Cruz loses to Rafael Ruelas via KO
On March 31, 1991 Steve Cruz fought Rafael Ruelas for the vacant NABF and NABF featherweight titles. Cruz was 27 years old with a record of 35-5, and Ruelas was 19 with a record of 24-0. Cruz was coming off a win and Ruelas was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Cruz via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
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.
4. 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.
3. Steve Cruz loses to Jeff Franklin via unanimous decision
On December 18, 1987 Steve Cruz faced Jeff Franklin. Cruz was 24 years old with a record of 28-2, and Franklin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was coming off a win. Cruz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Franklin.
2. Steve Cruz loses to Antonio Esparragoza via KO
On March 6, 1987 Steve Cruz defended his The Ring, WBA, and lineal featherweight titles against Antonio Esparragoza. Cruz was 23 years old with a record of 27-1, and Esparragoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on a 8-fight winning streak. Esparragoza stopped Cruz via TKO in the 12th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 12th round.
1. Steve Cruz loses to Lenny Valdez via KO
On March 29, 1984 Steve Cruz faced Lenny Valdez. Cruz was 20 years old with a record of 19-0, and Valdez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cruz was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Valdez stopped Cruz via TKO in the 1st round.