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He beat Zaur Abdullaev via unanimous decision over 12 rounds. The 29-year-old has been near-perfect throughout his career, coming into Saturday night with an impressive (23-0) record. The unbeaten American has been tipped as one of boxing’s brightest prospects and looks to make a statement against the Cuban.
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He was last in action in June last year when he stopped Hironori Mishiro in the fifth round.
Cruz’s last fight took place on another Matchroom promoted card at Madison Square Garden in New York, the main event was Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr.
Ahead of Saturday’s world title fight both men spoke to Matchroom Boxing.
Cruz said: “This is the moment I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid.
“Raymond Muratalla is a great fighter, but I believe I’m on another level.
“I’ve sacrificed everything to get here, and that’s why I came to the United States to make history in the best boxing in the world.
“On fight night, the world will see the real Andy Cruz and why I’m ready to become a world champion.”
Muratalla said: “I’m excited to make my first title defence against a worthy contender in Andy Cruz.
“I know the fans are excited for this fight, and I’m coming to Las Vegas to prove I’m the class of the lightweight division.
“Thank you to Top Rank, Matchroom, and DAZN for making this fight happen.
“This is what boxing needs —more great fights — and I’m happy to be a part of it.”
Muratalla vs Cruz – Date, Venue, Start Time and Ring Walks
The pair will fight on Saturday 24th January at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, United States
Undercard bouts begin at 12pm local time (PT)/3pm ET/7am AEST/1am GMT (Sunday).
Main event ring walks are expected to take place at 8:09pm local time (PT)/ 11:09pm ET/ 4:09am GMT (Sunday) / 3:09pm AEST.
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He was last in action in June last year when he stopped Hironori Mishiro in the fifth round.
Cruz’s last fight took place on another Matchroom promoted card at Madison Square Garden in New York, the main event was Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr.
Ahead of Saturday’s world title fight both men spoke to Matchroom Boxing.
Cruz said: “This is the moment I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid.
“Raymond Muratalla is a great fighter, but I believe I’m on another level.
“I’ve sacrificed everything to get here, and that’s why I came to the United States to make history in the best boxing in the world.
“On fight night, the world will see the real Andy Cruz and why I’m ready to become a world champion.”
Muratalla said: “I’m excited to make my first title defence against a worthy contender in Andy Cruz.
“I know the fans are excited for this fight, and I’m coming to Las Vegas to prove I’m the class of the lightweight division.
“Thank you to Top Rank, Matchroom, and DAZN for making this fight happen.
“This is what boxing needs —more great fights — and I’m happy to be a part of it.”
Muratalla vs Cruz – Date, Venue, Start Time and Ring Walks
The pair will fight on Saturday 24th January at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, United States
Undercard bouts begin at 12pm local time (PT)/3pm ET/7am AEST/1am GMT (Sunday).
Main event ring walks are expected to take place at 8:09pm local time (PT)/ 11:09pm ET/ 4:09am GMT (Sunday) / 3:09pm AEST.