Cuban talent Andy Cruz is looking forward to showcasing his talent this Saturday evening when he faces Antonio Moran in their 10-fight lightweight bout at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Moran has a lot of experience, and it will be interesting to see how the more technical Cruz works with his game. This is a big step up for Cruz from the three fights he has faced since becoming the champion last year against Juan Carlos Burgos.
Cruz, #8 WBA and #8 WBC, wants to continue moving up the ranks and fight for the world title at lightweight. He says he will be interested in challenging Shakur Stevenson for his WBC title soon.
2020 Olympic gold medalist Cruz (3-0, 1 KOs) faces veteran Moran (30-6-1, 21 KOs) on the undercard of Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov on DAZN PPV. It is one of many interesting battles.
Making a Statement in the Main Stage
“I always try to improve in each fight. I hope that in this one you will be able to witness and see the progress we have made in training,” said Andy Cruz speaking on Boxing News, discussing the work he has done in preparation for his fight on Saturday night against Antonio Moran in the away. Riyadh Season event at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
Cruz could use this fight against Moran to take advantage of the large number of people watching Saturday's Crawford-Madrimov event. Many fans will be ordering the event on DAZN PPV, and it's a great way for Cruz to make a statement. It would speak volumes for his talent if he could steal the show in many of the other fights on the card.
“I have to win on Saturday and look at the opponents who will be very difficult,” said Cruz.
“Dad doesn't want to share the ring with his son, does he?” said Cruz when asked if he would like to fight Keyshawn Davis in the professional ranks.
For the uninitiated, Cruz beat Keyshawn four times in the US vs. Try. However, Keyshawn has shown no interest in fighting Andy Cruz since turning pro, saying he's sticking with his career and looking for bigger names.
Fast Track to the Top
Given Cruz's age, Hearn must move him quickly to make the most of his time. Cruz is starting late in his career at 28 years old, and will be pushed around as quickly as Vasily Lomachenko was when he turned pro after a long apprenticeship.
“Definitely, I think that with the level I'm improving and showing in the professional game, I don't think it will be long before I fight him, and I hope so,” said Andy Cruz when asked if he will succeed. I would like to fight WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson if promoter Eddie Hearn signs him to his Matchroom Boxing promotion.
Shakur is unlikely to fight Cruz unless he beats the big names in the lightweight division, and he may find it hard to get those fights without Hearn throwing big money at the top guys.
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