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José Santa Cruz (boxer)

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José Santa Cruz
Born
José Armando Santa Cruz

(1980-08-29) August 29, 1980 (age 44)
Michoacán, Mexico
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins28
Wins by KO17
Losses5

José Armando Santa Cruz (born August 29, 1980) is a Mexican former professional boxer. He is a former WBC interim lightweight champion, losing this title on August 12, 2006, to David Díaz. He is the brother of boxing star Léo Santa Cruz.[1]

Professional career

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Jose turned professional in 2000, he won his pro debut by knocking out Penpak Chokchai. He would go on to compile a record of 22–1 before facing and defeating Japanese boxer Chikashi Inada, to win the interim WBC lightweight title.[2] He would lose the title in his next fight to David Diaz. [3]

Professional boxing record

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33 fights 28 wins 5 losses
By knockout 17 4
By decision 11 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
33 Loss 28–5 Zab Judah TKO 3 (10) 2010-07-16 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Win 28–4 Anthony Mora TKO 3 (8) 2009-12-05 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
31 Win 27–4 Sergio Macias KO 3 (6) 2009-10-10 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
30 Loss 26–4 Antonio Pitalúa KO 6 (12) 2008-09-20 Arena Coliseo, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
29 Win 26–3 Miguel Angel Munguia KO 5 (8) 2008-07-23 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
28 Loss 25–3 Joel Casamayor SD 12 (12) 2007-11-10 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For interim WBC lightweight title
27 Win 25–2 Dairo Esalas TKO 2 (10) 2007-07-27 Desert Diamond Casinos, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
26 Win 24–2 Luis Arceo UD 10 (10) 2007-01-05 Dickerson's Event Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
25 Loss 23–2 David Díaz TKO 10 (12) 2006-08-12 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost interim WBC lightweight title
24 Win 23–1 Chikashi Inada TKO 6 (12) 2006-05-20 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Won interim WBC lightweight title
23 Win 22–1 Edner Cherry UD 12 (12) 2006-02-04 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. Retained NABF lightweight title
22 Win 21–1 Michael Lozada TKO 4 (12) 2006-01-06 Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S. Won vacant NABF lightweight title
21 Loss 20–1 Fernando Trejo TKO 10 (12) 2005-08-26 D & I Colonial Ballroom, Houston, Texas, U.S. For NABF lightweight title
20 Win 20–0 Ernesto Zavala TKO 4 (12) 2005-06-10 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Justin Juuko TKO 3 (10) 2005-04-22 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Lamar Murphy SD 10 (10) 2004-10-14 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Noel Panescoro TKO 1 (10) 2004-07-03 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
16 Win 16–0 James Crayton UD 10 (10) 2004-05-13 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Arturo Morua TKO 9 (10) 2003-11-21 Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Roy Delgado TKO 4 (6) 2003-08-15 Stodick Park, Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Leobardo Roman TKO 1 (4) 2003-06-02 DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Alfonso Garcia TKO 3 (6) 2003-05-28 Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Rogelio Castañeda Jr. UD 8 (8) 2003-03-14 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Sergio Soto TKO 6 (8) 2002-12-13 Desert Diamond Casinos, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jaime Ocegueda TKO 2 (8) 2002-08-24 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Justo Almazan UD 4 (4) 2002-06-18 Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Justo Sanchez UD 6 (6) 2002-04-27 Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Terry Evans TKO 2 (4) 2001-10-13 Kid Gloves Gym, Simi Valley, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Terry Evans UD 4 (4) 2001-05-11 Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Adam Gonzalez SD 6 (6) 2001-04-12 Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Mark Burse UD 6 (6) 2001-01-21 Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Carlos Alvarado UD 6 (6) 2000-12-18 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Penpak Chokchai KO 1 (4) 2000-06-11 Los Angeles, California, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "LEO SANTA CRUZ KEEPS HIS WHOLE FAMILY IN THE FIGHT". Premier Boxing Champions. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  2. ^ "Juarez's draw with Barrera doesn't last long". Star–Banner. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  3. ^ "Diaz surprises Santa Cruz with 10th-round TKO". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Fernando Trejo
NABF lightweight champion
January 6, 2006 – 2006
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Edner Cherry
World boxing titles
New title WBC lightweight champion
Interim title

May 20, 2006 – August 12, 2006
Succeeded by