Luis Cruz (boxer)

Born

Luis A. Cruz

October 10, 1985 (age 39)

NationalityPuerto Rican

OthernamesEl Artesano

Weight(s)

Luis Cruz
Born	Luis A. Cruz (1985-10-10) October 10, 1985 (age 39) Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Other names	El Artesano
Statistics
Weight(s)	Featherweight Super featherweight Lightweight
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Stance	Orthodox

Boxing record
Total fights	28
Wins	22
Wins by KO	16
Losses	5
Draws	1

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

Highlights

Had 71 amateur fights. Record was 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.

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

Professional boxing record

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 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

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

Luis Cruz (boxer)

Highlights

Professional career

Professional boxing record

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