Luis Cruz (boxer)
Appearance
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Luis Cruz | |
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Born | Luis A. Cruz October 10, 1985 |
Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Other names | El Artesano |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 28 |
Wins | 22 |
Wins by KO | 16 |
Losses | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
Luis Cruz (born October 10, 1985) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who challenged for the IBF lightweight title in 2017.
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 |
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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 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Feb 10, 2017 | ![]() |
For IBF lightweight title |
27 | Draw | 22–4–1 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | Apr 19, 2016 | ![]() |
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26 | Win | 22–4 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Nov 14, 2015 | ![]() |
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25 | Loss | 21–4 | ![]() |
KO | 9 (10), 0:53 | Jul 11, 2015 | ![]() |
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24 | Loss | 21–3 | ![]() |
SD | 8 | Aug 1, 2014 | ![]() |
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23 | Win | 21–2 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Mar 21, 2014 | ![]() |
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22 | Loss | 20–2 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Sep 13, 2012 | ![]() |
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21 | Win | 20–1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 2:32 | Jun 23, 2012 | ![]() |
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20 | Loss | 19–1 | ![]() |
MD | 10 | Nov 12, 2011 | ![]() |
Lost WBO Latino super featherweight title; For vacant WBC Silver super featherweight title |
19 | Win | 19–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10), 1:39 | Sep 10, 2011 | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Apr 16, 2011 | ![]() |
Retained WBO Latino super featherweight title |
17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (8), 2:27 | Dec 10, 2010 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10) | Aug 28, 2010 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO Latino super featherweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (6), 2:24 | Jul 16, 2010 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (10), 1:16 | Jun 4, 2010 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 (10), 2:48 | Feb 27, 2010 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC–USNBC featherweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Aug 29, 2009 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10), 1:40 | Jun 26, 2009 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (8), 2:31 | May 16, 2009 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 6 (8), 1:26 | Feb 27, 2009 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:54 | Oct 17, 2008 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:59 | Jul 26, 2008 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (6), 1:39 | Jun 26, 2008 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Apr 12, 2008 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | Feb 1, 2008 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 0:23 | Aug 11, 2007 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4), 2:28 | May 11, 2007 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 1:23 | Mar 3, 2007 | ![]() |
Professional debut |
External links
- Boxing record for Luis Cruz from BoxRec (registration required)