Andy Cruz

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Andy Cruz
Andy Cruz in May 2023
Born (1995-08-12) August 12, 1995 (age 28)
Matanzas, Cuba
NationalityCuban
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights3
Wins3
Wins by KO1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Cuba
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games
 1 0 0
World Championships
 3 0 0
Pan American Games 2 0 0
Total 6 0 0
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place
2020 Tokyo
 Lightweight
World Amateur Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Hamburg Light welterweight
Gold medal – first place 2019 Yekaterinburg Light welterweight
Gold medal – first place 2021 Belgrade Light welterweight
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto
Bantamweight
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima
Light welterweight
Pan American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2017 Tegucigalpa [fr] Light welterweight
Cuban National Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Santiago de Cuba Light welterweight
Gold medal – first place 2017 Sancti Spiritus Light welterweight
Gold medal – first place 2018 Camagüey Light welterweight
Gold medal – first place 2019 Camagüey Light welterweight
In this
Spanish name, the first or paternal surname
is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Gómez.

Andy Cruz Gómez (born 12 August 1995) is a Cuban professional boxer. He has won two gold medals at the Pan American Games as well as three gold medals at the AIBA World Championships.[2] He is the current reigning Olympic lightweight gold medallist after competing in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.[3]

Professional career

Early career

Andy Cruz turned professional at the age of 27, signing a deal with Matchroom Boxing.[4][5] Cruz expressed that in his career as a professional, he will fight no easy opponents and aims to face people who will give him a challenge.[6][7] On July 15, 2023, Cruz made his professional boxing debut against former two-time world championship challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (35–7–3) in a 10-round bout at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan.[8] Cruz won his first minor title in his debut fight by unanimous decision,[9][10] with the judges scoring the bout 100–90, 100–90, and 98–92.[11][12][13]

Cruz was announced to be defending his IBF International lightweight title against Hector Tanajara Jr. (21–1–1) on December 9, 2023, in a 10-round bout as an undercard fight for Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis.[14][15] Shortly after the bout was scheduled, Tanajara Jr. withdrew due to an injury.[16] Later, it was announced that former IBO world lightweight champion Jovanni Straffon (26–5–1) would fight as a replacement if his visa was approved.[17] After Straffon acquired his visa, the fight was confirmed to continue at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.[18][19] Cruz retained his IBF International lightweight title and won the vacant WBA Continental Latin-American lightweight title by knockout after the referee stopped the contest in round three, giving Cruz his first stoppage victory as a professional.[20][21] According to CompuBox, Cruz outclassed Straffon by landing 88 out of his 146 total punches thrown (60.3%), compared to Straffon's 13 out of 76 punches thrown (17.1%).[22]

In December 2023, Cruz filed a lawsuit against New Champions Promotions for breach of contract and violation of the

Matchroom Boxing, was mentioned but was not accused of any wrongdoing.[23] Amidst his lawsuit, Cruz was announced to be fighting Brayan Zamarripa (14–2) for his third professional fight less than twenty-four hours later.[24] The ten-round contest took place as an undercard bout for the main event between Edgar Berlanga and Padraig McCrory on February 24, 2024, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida.[25] Cruz defended his titles against Zamarripa by unanimous decision, as the judges all scored the fight 100–90 in favour of Cruz.[26][27] Cruz's promoter, Eddie Hearn, stated during an interview that he is prepared to make a massive offer for Keyshawn Davis as the next opponent for Cruz, or potentially Angel Fierro, if an agreement cannot be reached.[28]

It was announced that Cruz was to be defending his IBF International lightweight title against Antonio Moran (30–6–1) on the undercard for the title fight between Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.[29]

Professional boxing record

3 fights 3 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
3 Win 3–0 Brayan Zamarripa UD 10 Feb 24, 2024 Caribe Royale,
Orlando, Florida
, U.S. 		Retained IBF International and WBA Continental Latin-American lightweight titles
2 Win 2–0 Jovanni Straffon KO 3 (10), 0:53 Dec 9, 2023 Chase Center, San Francisco, California, U.S. Retained IBF International lightweight title;
Won vacant WBA Continental Latin-American lightweight title
1 Win 1–0 Juan Carlos Burgos UD 10 Jul 15, 2023 Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Won vacant IBF International lightweight title

References

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Andy Cruz". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Results". Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  3. ^ Christ, Scott (2021-08-08). "Olympics 2020 boxing results: Andy Cruz of Cuba takes gold, USA's Keyshawn Davis gets silver". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Cuban sensation Andy Cruz signs promotional deal with Matchroom". Matchroom Boxing. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  5. ^ Hits, Random. "Andy Cruz, Olympic Gold Medal Winner, Inks Promotional With Hearn". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  6. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Andy Cruz: I Don't Believe In Easy Tasks In Boxing, We Chose An Opponent Who Will Challenge Us". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  7. ^ Sardar, Samrat. "Andy Cruz Delves Into Why "Easy Tasks" Are a Problem in Boxing". EssentiallySports. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  8. ^ Collins, Michael. "Boxing Tonight: Baumgardner Vs. Linardatou – Live Results - Boxing News". Boxing247. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  9. ISSN 0362-4331
    . Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  10. ^ "BoxRec: IBF International lightweight title Results". BoxRec.
  11. ^ Photos, Boxing. "Photos: Andy Cruz Goes Pro, Boxes Past Juan Carlos Burgos". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  12. ^ D'Writer, Vince. "Andy Cruz Makes An Impressive Pro Debut With Win Over Burgos". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  13. ^ "BoxRec: Andy Cruz vs. Juan Carlos Burgos". BoxRec.
  14. ^ Karlov, Andrew. "Andy Cruz will perform at the Haney-Prograis event". Ringside24. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  15. ^ TV, Ring. "Montana Love takes on Liam Paro at the top of the Haney-Prograis undercard". The Ring. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  16. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Prograis-Haney: Andy Cruz Seeks New Opponent, Hector Tanajara Out With Injury". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  17. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Jovanni Straffon Tabbed To Face Andy Cruz On Prograis-Haney Card, Pending Visa Approval". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  18. ^ "Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis: The Big Fight Preview | DAZN News US". DAZN. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  19. ^ Gray, Tom. "Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis full card results, schedule for 2023 boxing fight | Sporting News". Sporting News. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  20. ^ "BoxRec: Andy Cruz vs. Jovanni Straffon". BoxRec.
  21. ^ Idec, Keith. "Andy Cruz Batters Jovanni Straffon, Stops Him In 3rd Round On Prograis-Haney Undercard". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  22. ^ "CompuBox: Andy Cruz vs. Jovanni Straffon". Compubox.
  23. ^ Donovan, Jake (29 December 2023). "Andy Cruz Files Lawsuit Against New Champions Promotions, Cites Breach Of Contract, Violation Of Ali Act". BoxingScene. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  24. ^ Donovan, Jake (29 December 2023). "Andy Cruz-Brayan Zamarripa Confirmed For February 24 Berlanga-McCrory DAZN Show In Orlando". BoxingScene. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  25. ^ "What fights are on this weekend? List of boxing cards set for February 20-24 | DAZN News GB". DAZN. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  26. ^ Mulvaney, Kieran (24 February 2024). "Cruz Wins Third Pro Fight By Outpointing Zamarripa". BoxingScene. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  27. ^ "BoxRec: Andy Cruz vs. Brayan Zamarripa". BoxRec.
  28. ^ "Eddie Hearn names the fighter Andy Cruz could take on next if Keyshawn Davis is unavailable | DAZN News GB". DAZN. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  29. ^ Pugmire, Lance (24 April 2024). "Andy Cruz Added to Burgeoning Aug. 3 Card in Los Angeles". BoxingScene. Retrieved 24 April 2024.

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