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Muratalla to Defend Title Against Olympic Champion Cruz
11/1/2025
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- Raymond Muratalla, the IBF lightweight champion, will defend his title against Andy Cruz, a former two-time Olympic gold medalist, on January 24 in Las Vegas.
- Matchroom Boxing won the purse bid at $888,888, while Top Rank bid $550,000.
- Muratalla will earn $577,777.20 and Cruz $311,110.80.
- Muratalla's trainer Robert Garcia says this could be his last lightweight defense.
- Cruz turned pro in 2023.
