Kent Cruz

CompuBox statistics: Ricardo Salas TKO2 Kent Cruz

Ricardo Salas bodies Kent Cruz in a quick stoppage win

Ricardo Salas took advantage of a quick start and Kent Cruz’s mishandled weight cut to send his opponent packing in a second-round stoppage Saturday in Philadelphia.

Dante Benjamin, Haven Brady Jnr, Elijah Lugo win in Philadelphia

Dante Benjamin, Haven Brady Jnr and Elijah Lugo – three prospects managed by David McWater – each scored decision victories in sturdy tests to remain undefeated Saturday on the ProBox TV undercard at the 2300 Arena.

Kent Cruz never stops working

Kent Cruz, who will face Ricardo Salas in Saturday’s ProBox TV main event in Philadelphia, has been fighting for 20 years. For now, he still has work left to do in the ring.

Ricardo Salas and Kent Cruz set for center stage in Philly

An injury to Niklaus Flaz means his April 5 bout with Gabriel Maestre is now off in Philadelphia, with the co-main event between Ricardo Salas and Kent Cruz elevated to center stage.

New weight, new start begins with Braulio Rodriguez for Kent Cruz

Welterweight Kent Cruz believes that with a new weight class, fight fans will see a new fighter. Cruz, a Saint Louis native will face Dominican veteran Braulio Rodriguez at Casa Loma Ballroom on Saturday. Rodriguez is best known for his loss to Ryan Garcia and has faced top prospects, including Ashton Sylve, and Christopher “Pitufo” Diaz.

Gary Antuanne Russell: I Was Trying To Make Sure I Could End it in The First Round

From The Theater at MGM National Harbor in Maryland, Capitol Heights native Gary Antuanne Russell (17-0, 17 KOs) made quick work of previously undefeated Kent Cruz (16-1-3, 10 KOs), securing his eighth career first-round knockout by sending Cruz to the canvas two minutes and 39 seconds into the super lightweight bout.

Gary Antuanne Russell Destroys Kent Cruz in One Round

No one could dispute Gary Antuanne Russell’s knockout victory Saturday night. His previous two opponents – Viktor Postol and Rances Barthelemy – complained that their fights with Russell were stopped prematurely. Kent Cruz couldn’t make a similar complaint after Russell sent him to the canvas twice and knocked him out in the first round of their scheduled 10-round, 140-pound bout at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Kent Cruz: I’m Gonna Wake Up Everyone At 140; It Starts With Gary Antuanne Russell

This is the type of potentially career-changing chance Kent Cruz has sought for several years. If the unbeaten St. Louis native upsets knockout artist Gary Antuanne Russell in the powerful southpaw’s proverbial backyard, it’ll legitimize Cruz as a contender in the 140-pound division. The undefeated Russell understandably is listed as a significant favorite, 14-1 according to Caesars Sportsbook, because he has knocked out each of his 16 professional opponents and Cruz settled for eight-round draws with Enriko Gogokhia in each of his last two fights.

Gary Antuanne Russell: If Barthelemy Would’ve Continued, It Would’ve Got Worse; Right Call

Gary Antuanne Russell respects Rances Barthelemy’s beef because a true warrior will always feel like he can continue. Russell believes Barthelemy gave referee Shada Murdaugh little choice, however, but to stop their junior welterweight fight in the sixth round last July 30 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Cuban contender reached his feet quickly after