Lamont Roach wants 'Pitbull' Cruz rematch in Washington DC
If Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz backs off his position, that he’s moving away from the idea of a sudden rematch with Lamont Roach Jnr, Roach wants that second meeting in his hometown.
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Telemundo To Showcase Career and Story Of Orlando Cruz This Friday
It’s not quite the same as being able to present live action, but Telemundo and All-Star Boxing refused to let four extra dates go to waste. For the third of four consecutive weeks, the leading Spanish-language network will fill its Friday night boxing void with a modified telecast. Friday’s special edition of Boxeo Telemundo will focus on the career of Orlando Cruz, a member of the 2000 Puerto Rico Olympic boxing team and former two-time title challenger.
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Jayson Velez Demolishes Orlando Cruz in Two Rounds
With an aggressive attack, Jayson 'La Maravilla' Velez (27-5-1, 19KO's) annihilated Orlando 'El Phenomenon' Cruz (25-7-2, 13KO's) in two rounds, conquering the NABA championship at 130 pounds and getting a higher ranking from the World Boxing Association (WBA).
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Photos: Jayson Velez, Orlando Cruz - Ready For Puerto Rico Battle
Velez, Cruz Weights Photos Gallery - In a crossroads scenario, Jayson 'La Maravilla' Velez (26-5-1, 18KO's) is all set for a showdown scheduled for Saturday, September 22 at the Rafael Amalbert de Juncos Coliseum, when he collides with 2000 Sydney Olympian Orlando 'El Fenomeno' Cruz (25-6-2, 13KO's) in the main event of 'Noche de Campeones DIRECTV.
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Juanma Joins Team of Jayson Velez, Hits Back at Orlando Cruz
San Juan, PR - Faced with one of the most significant challenges of his career, world ranked contender Jayson 'La Maravilla' Velez (26-5-1, 18KO's) made an important decision for his upcoming clash against Orlando 'El Fenómeno' Cruz (25 -6-2, 13KO's), which will be held this Saturday, September 22 at the Rafael G. Amalbert de Juncos Coliseum.
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Photos: Jayson Velez, Orlando Cruz - Make 30-Day Weight Limit
Jayson 'La Maravilla' Velez (26-5-1, 18KO's) and Orlando 'El Fenomeno' Cruz (25-6-2, 13KO's) met the weight required in the first pre-weighin held this morning at the Professional Boxing Commission of Puerto Rico, for the combat involving the NABA-USA Super Featherweight Championship (130 pounds) of the World Boxing Association (WBA), which will be held on Saturday, September 22 at the Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum of Juncos, Puerto Rico.
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Photos: Jayson Velez, Orlando Cruz - Go Face To Face
Universal Promotions in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions will present 'Night of Champions DIRECTV: The Wonder vs. The Phenomenon 'on Saturday, September 22 at the Rafael G. Amalbert de Juncos Coliseum, where world ranked contender, Jayson' La Maravilla 'Velez (26-5-1, 18KO's) will clash with the 2000 Sydney Olympian Orlando 'El Fenomeno' Cruz (25-6-2, 13KO's), in fight agreed for the ten round distance for the NABA super featherweight championship (130 pounds) of the World Boxing Association (WBA).
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Jayson Velez vs. Orlando Cruz Crossroads Bout on September 22
In a crossroads scenario, Jayson 'La Maravilla' Velez (26-5-1, 18KO's) is preparing for a showdown scheduled for Saturday, September 22 at the Rafael Amalbert de Juncos Coliseum, when he collides with 2000 Sydney Olympian Orlando 'El Fenomeno' Cruz (25-6-2, 13KO's) in the main event of 'Noche de Campeones DIRECTV.
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Lamont Roach, Orlando Cruz Fight To a Ten Round Split Draw
In the main event of Golden Boy on ESPN from Puerto Rico, Lamont Roach (16-0-1) held on to his perfect record with a ten round split draw with local fighter Orlando Cruz (25-6-2) in a super featherweight bout. The scores were 97-93 for Roach, 96-94 for Cruz, and 95-95 for the draw.
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Photos: Lamont Roach, Orlando Cruz - Ready For Battle in PR
Roach, Cruz Weigh-In Photos Gallery - LOS ANGELES - Lamont Roach, Jr. (16-0, 6 KOs) will take a step toward contender status in the competitive super featherweight division when he faces the toughest test of his career against Orlando "El Fenomeno" Cruz (25-6-1, 13 KOs) in the 10-round main event of the April 19 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes will air the fights beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET /6:30 p.m. PT. ESPN3 will live stream the fights beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT.
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