Luis Cruz (boxer)

Luis Cruz (born October 10, 1985) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who challenged for the IBF lightweight title in 2017.

Luis Cruz
Statistics
Real nameLuis A. Cruz
Nickname(s)El Artesano
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
NationalityPuerto Rican
Born (1985-10-10) October 10, 1985
Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins22
Wins by KO16
Losses5
Draws1

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
Professional record summary
28 fights 22 wins 5 losses
By knockout 16 1
By decision 6 4
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 22–5–1 Robert Easter Jr. UD 12 Feb 10, 2017 Huntington Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. For IBF lightweight title
27 Draw 22–4–1 Ivan Redkach SD 10 Apr 19, 2016 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Win 22–4 Roberto Acevedo UD 6 Nov 14, 2015 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
25 Loss 21–4 Edner Cherry KO 9 (10), 0:53 Jul 11, 2015 USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
24 Loss 21–3 Joaquin Chavez SD 8 Aug 1, 2014 Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
23 Win 21–2 Carlos Winston Velasquez UD 6 Mar 21, 2014 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
22 Loss 20–2 José Félix, Jr. UD 10 Sep 13, 2012 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 20–1 Tomas Sierra KO 1 (8), 2:32 Jun 23, 2012 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Mexico
20 Loss 19–1 Juan Carlos Burgos MD 10 Nov 12, 2011 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBO Latino super featherweight title;
For vacant WBC Silver super featherweight title
19 Win 19–0 Antonio Davis TKO 6 (10), 1:39 Sep 10, 2011 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Martin Honorio UD 10 Apr 16, 2011 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto Rico Retained WBO Latino super featherweight title
17 Win 17–0 Wilfredo Acuna TKO 2 (8), 2:27 Dec 10, 2010 Coliseo Samuel Rodriguez, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
16 Win 16–0 Hevinson Herrera TKO 6 (10) Aug 28, 2010 Coliseo Ruben Viera, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBO Latino super featherweight title
15 Win 15–0 Juan Jose Beltran KO 1 (6), 2:24 Jul 16, 2010 Coliseo Cosme Beitia Salamo, Cataño, Puerto Rico
14 Win 14–0 Eric Estrada TKO 6 (10), 1:16 Jun 4, 2010 Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico
13 Win 13–0 Leon Bobo TKO 9 (10), 2:48 Feb 27, 2010 Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBC–USNBC featherweight title
12 Win 12–0 Yogli Herrera UD 10 Aug 29, 2009 Coliseo Ruben Viera, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
11 Win 11–0 Jesús Salvador Pérez TKO 4 (10), 1:40 Jun 26, 2009 Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico
10 Win 10–0 Juan Jaramillo TKO 5 (8), 2:31 May 16, 2009 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
9 Win 9–0 Carlos Diaz TKO 6 (8), 1:26 Feb 27, 2009 Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico
8 Win 8–0 Martin Armenta TKO 1 (6), 2:54 Oct 17, 2008 Coliseum Francisco Deyda, Hatillo, Puerto Rico
7 Win 7–0 Jaime Villa TKO 1 (6), 2:59 Jul 26, 2008 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Miguel Albares TKO 3 (6), 1:39 Jun 26, 2008 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Olvin Mejia UD 6 Apr 12, 2008 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Javier Ortiz UD 6 Feb 1, 2008 Coliseo Rafael G Amalbert, Juncos, Puerto Rico
3 Win 3–0 Luis Quinones TKO 1 (4), 0:23 Aug 11, 2007 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
2 Win 2–0 Arturo Colon TKO 2 (4), 2:28 May 11, 2007 Coliseo Angel 'Cholo' Espada, Salinas, Puerto Rico
1 Win 1–0 Jose L Gonzalez KO 1 (4), 1:23 Mar 3, 2007 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico Professional debut
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Matt Remillard		 WBC–USNBC featherweight champion
Feb 27, 2010 – Jun 2010
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Daniel Ponce de León
Vacant
Title last held by
Gonzalo Munguia		 WBO Latino super featherweight champion
Aug 28, 2010 – Nov 12, 2011		 Succeeded by
Juan Carlos Burgos
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