Cristóbal Cruz

Cristóbal Cruz Rivera, also known as Lacandón (born 19 May 1977) is a Mexican professional boxer and former IBO and IBF featherweight Champion.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Rivera.
Cristóbal Cruz
Statistics
Real nameCristóbal Cruz Rivera
Nickname(s)Lacandón
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
NationalityMexican
Born (1977-05-19) 19 May 1977
Chiapas, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights68
Wins41
Wins by KO25
Losses22
Draws4

Career

On 17 January 1992, Cruz began his professional career, beating fellow Mexican debutant Manuel Morales with a second round knockout in Monterrey.[1]

After racking up 24 fights with 21 wins and 11 knockouts in just over tens years, Cruz faced Francisco Dianzo for the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title. Cruz overcame Dianzo in the eleventh round about would beat him again in 2005 with a 6th-round knockout.[1]

Road to the IBF title

Between October 2005 and May 2007 Cruz's career looked to be coming to an end when he had seven fights with four losses and a no contest including two losses to Francisco Lorenzo.

In August 2007, Cruz started back on the comeback trail when he defeated Alberto Garza with a tenth-round knockout to capture the WBC FECOMBOX featherweight title. This victory lead to a shot at the IBO featherweight title against South African champion Thomas Mashaba who had only one loss in a ten-year 25 fight career. The clash took place in March 2008 at the Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut. The pair fought twelve tough rounds with Cruz having blood running from his nose from the eighth round onwards. In a major upset Cruz finished strongly breaking CompuBox record for punches thrown in a 12-round fight to take the victory by majority decision with one judge calling the fight even and two giving it to Cruz by one solitary round.[1][2]

In October 2008, Cruz would vacate his newfound IBO title and aim for a bigger prize - the IBF featherweight title - which had been recently vacated by Robert Guerrero who moved up to super featherweight. He faced fellow Mexican Orlando Salido who had won an eliminator less than a year previous and had fought for the title previously, losing to Juan Manuel Márquez in 2004, his only loss since 2001 and a no contest again Guerrero in 2006. Once again Cruz overcame the odds to defeat the bookies favourite to take one of the most prestigious titles in boxing by beating a battered and swollen Salido on points.[2]

He followed this up with a defeat of once-beaten Jorge Solís, avenging a loss earlier in his career.


Professional boxing record
68 fights 41 wins 22 losses
By knockout 25 5
By decision 16 17
Draws 4
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Age Location Notes
68 Loss 41–22–4 (1) Luis Solis UD 8 Jun 17, 2017 40 years, 29 days Palenque de Gallos, Comitan, Mexico
67 Loss 41–21–4 (1) Maurice Hooker UD 10 Feb 24, 2017 39 years, 281 days Salon Mezzanine, Tijuana, Mexico
66 Win 41–20–4 (1) Manuel Valdez TKO 7 (10), 1:12 Feb 4, 2017 39 years, 261 days Auditorio Municipal, Villa Las Rosas, Mexico
65 Loss 40–20–4 (1) Luis Ramos Jr. UD 8 Apr 2, 2016 38 years, 319 days Oceanview Pavilion, Port Hueneme, California, US
64 Loss 40–19–4 (1) Gervonta Davis TKO 3 (8), 1:31 Oct 30, 2015 38 years, 164 days The Venue at UCF, Orlando, Florida, US
63 Loss 40–18–4 (1) Eddie Ramirez UD 6 Sep 8, 2015 38 years, 112 days Hollywood Palladium, Hollywood, California, US
62 Loss 40–17–4 (1) Alejandro Luna UD 8 Jun 6, 2015 38 years, 18 days StubHub Center, Carson, Mexico
61 Draw 40–16–4 (1) Emanuel López PTS 10 Jun 27, 2014 37 years, 39 days Comitan, Mexico
60 Loss 40–16–3 (1) Fernando Montiel MD 10 Mar 15, 2014 36 years, 300 days Palenque, Mexico
59 Loss 40–15–3 (1) Miguel Berchelt TKO 5 (10), 2:25 Aug 31, 2013 36 years, 104 days Complejo Deportivo La Inalámbrica, Merida, Mexico
58 Win 40–14–3 (1) Enrique Lugo TKO 5 (8), 2:13 Jun 1, 2013 36 years, 13 days Club de Leones, Guasave, Mexico
57 Loss 39–14–3 (1) Javier Fortuna TKO 2 (10), 2:22 Jul 6, 2012 35 years, 48 days Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
56 Loss 39–13–3 (1) Juan Carlos Burgos UD 10 Feb 24, 2012 34 years, 281 days Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, Delaware, US For WBC silver super featherweight title
55 Draw 39–12–3 (1) Art Hovhannisyan TD 4 (10), 2:36 Aug 5, 2011 34 years, 78 days Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US Accidental head clash cuts Cruz over right eye
54 Loss 39–12–2 (1) Orlando Salido UD 12 May 15, 2010 32 years, 361 days Estadio "Tomás Oroz Gaytán, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico Lost IBF featherweight title
53 Draw 39–11–2 (1) Ricardo Castillo TD 3 (12), 1:15 Dec 19, 2009 32 years, 214 days Palenque de Gallos, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico Retained IBF featherweight title;
Accidental head clash cuts Cruz over left eye
52 Win 39–11–1 (1) Jorge Solís UD 12 Jul 11, 2009 32 years, 53 days Palenque de Gallos, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico Retained IBF featherweight title
51 Win 38–11–1 (1) Cyril Thomas UD 12 Feb 14, 2009 31 years, 271 days Palais des Sports, Saint-Quentin, France Retained IBF featherweight title
50 Win 37–11–1 (1) Orlando Salido SD 12 Oct 23, 2008 31 years, 157 days Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, US Won vacant IBF featherweight title
49 Win 36–11–1 (1) Thomas Mashaba MD 12 Mar 7, 2008 30 years, 293 days Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US Won IBO featherweight title
48 Win 35–11–1 (1) Alberto Garza TKO 10 (12), 2:41 Aug 20, 2007 30 years, 93 days El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico Won inaugural WBC FECOMBOX featherweight title
47 Loss 34–11–1 (1) Zahir Raheem UD 10 May 18, 2007 29 years, 364 days Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
46 Loss 34–10–1 (1) Francisco Lorenzo UD 12 Apr 13, 2007 29 years, 329 days Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US
45 Win 34–9–1 (1) Jose Reyes MD 12 Dec 8, 2006 29 years, 203 days Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, US Won vacant Fedecentro and Latino super featherweight titles
44 Loss 33–9–1 (1) Francisco Lorenzo UD 8 Dec 1, 2006 29 years, 196 days Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, US
43 Win 33–8–1 (1) Leonardo Resendiz RTD 5 (10), 3:00 Sep 8, 2006 29 years, 112 days El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico Resendiz injured right hand
42 Loss 32–8–1 (1) Steve Luevano UD 12 Jul 21, 2006 29 years, 63 days Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, US For vacant WBO NABO featherweight title
41 NC 32–7–1 (1) Gerardo Zayas NC 4 (10), 1:53 Oct 28, 2005 28 years, 162 days Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
40 Win 32–7–1 Francisco Dianzo TKO 6 (10), 2:27 May 6, 2005 27 years, 352 days El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
39 Win 31–7–1 Luisito Espinosa KO 3 (10) Feb 18, 2005 27 years, 275 days Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, US
38 Win 30–7–1 Jose Navarrete TKO 4 (10) Jan 7, 2005 27 years, 233 days El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
37 Win 29–7–1 Cornelius Lock TKO 8 (10), 2:59 Oct 29, 2004 27 years, 163 days Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
36 Win 28–7–1 Mario Flores UD 6 Oct 8, 2004 27 years, 142 days Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
35 Loss 27–7–1 Jose Miguel Aguiniga SD 10 Jul 23, 2004 27 years, 65 days Convention Center, Oxnard, California, US
34 Win 27–6–1 Julio Cesar Acosta TKO 1 (6) Jun 7, 2004 27 years, 19 days Salon Las Pulgas, Tijuana, Mexico
33 Loss 26–6–1 Juan Ruiz UD 12 Feb 27, 2004 26 years, 284 days Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US For vacant WBA Fedebol super bantamweight title
32 Loss 26–5–1 Jorge Solís UD 10 Dec 11, 2003 26 years, 206 days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US
31 Loss 26–4–1 Heriberto Ruiz UD 10 Sep 12, 2003 26 years, 116 days MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
30 Win 26–3–1 Edgar Barcenas TKO 9 (10) Jun 20, 2003 26 years, 32 days Palenque del Hipódromo de Agua Caliente, Tijuana, Mexico
29 Win 25–3–1 Eduardo Gutierrez TKO 3 (?) Apr 12, 2003 25 years, 328 days San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico
28 Win 24–3–1 Cesar Huizar RTD 6 (12), 0:10 Mar 21, 2003 25 years, 306 days Parque Vicente Guerrero, Mexicali, Mexico Won vacant Baja California super bantamweight title
27 Win 23–3–1 Ricardo Castillo UD 8 Jan 1, 2003 25 years, 227 days Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
26 Loss 22–3–1 Martin Honorio KO 1 (10), 1:49 Aug 10, 2002 25 years, 83 days Arena Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
25 Win 22–2–1 Francisco Dianzo TKO 11 (12) Jan 26, 2002 24 years, 252 days Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico Won vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
24 Draw 21–2–1 Agustin Lorenzo PTS 10 Aug 16, 2001 24 years, 89 days Cunduacan, Mexico
23 Win 21–2 Ruben Estanislao PTS 10 Jun 16, 2001 24 years, 28 days Macuspana, Mexico
22 Win 20–2 Cristin Rojas PTS 10 Mar 10, 2001 23 years, 295 days Mexico City, Mexico
21 Win 19–2 Nino Gonzalez PTS 10 Jan 20, 2001 23 years, 246 days Mexico
20 Win 18–2 Polo Camacho PTS 12 Oct 29, 2000 23 years, 163 days Mexico
19 Win 17–2 Erelyn Valencia KO 9 (?) Jan 31, 1998 20 years, 257 days Mexico
18 Loss 16–2 Jose Martinez PTS 10 Nov 29, 1997 20 years, 194 days Chihuahua, Mexico
17 Win 16–1 Luis Espinoza TKO 7 (?) Aug 27, 1997 20 years, 100 days Mexico
16 Loss 15–1 Manuel Arjona KO 6 (?) Apr 19, 1997 19 years, 335 days Mexico
15 Win 15–0 Agustin Sanchez PTS 10 Dec 30, 1996 19 years, 225 days Ensenada, Mexico
14 Win 14–0 Frank Lorenzana TKO 2 (?) Nov 15, 1996 19 years, 180 days Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Israel Cruz TKO 2 (?) Oct 13, 1996 19 years, 147 days Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Jose Martinez PTS 10 Sep 28, 1996 19 years, 132 days Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Enrique Zuniga TKO 9 (10) Aug 26, 1996 19 years, 99 days Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Jose Martin PTS 10 May 3, 1996 18 years, 350 days Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Eduardo Caballero TKO 9 (?) Mar 11, 1996 18 years, 297 days Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Humberto Velazquez TKO 5 (?) Feb 5, 1996 18 years, 262 days Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Jorge Escobar PTS 8 Dec 25, 1995 18 years, 220 days Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Martin Martinez TKO 3 (?) Nov 17, 1995 18 years, 182 days Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Jose Lara TKO 3 (?) Dec 12, 1993 16 years, 207 days Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Ceciclio Rios TKO 5 (?) Feb 6, 1993 15 years, 263 days Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Edwin Armando Zarate PTS 6 Dec 11, 1992 15 years, 206 days Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Sergio Morales TKO 5 (?) Nov 27, 1992 14 years, 253 days Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Manuel Morales TKO 2 (?) Jan 17, 1992 14 years, 243 days Monterrey, Mexico

See also

References
  1. Boxrec. "Cristóbal Cruz". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved 26 January 2009.
  2. Graham Houston. "ORLANDO SALIDO vs CRISTOBAL CRUZ". Fight Writer. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2009.
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