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Andy Cruz Faces First Loss to Rising Star Muratalla

1/28/2026

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Story summary

Andy Cruz, a former Olympic gold medalist, suffered his first professional loss to Raymond Muratalla, the IBF lightweight champion.
Muratalla won by majority decision with scores 118-110 and 116-112, while a third judge scored 114-114.
Muratalla's relentless pressure and volume showcased his emergence as a top contender.
Analysts say Cruz remains a strong prospect with the right support and potential to become a world champion despite this setback.

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Story summary

Andy Cruz, a former Olympic gold medalist, suffered his first professional loss to Raymond Muratalla, the IBF lightweight champion.
Muratalla won by majority decision with scores 118-110 and 116-112, while a third judge scored 114-114.
Muratalla's relentless pressure and volume showcased his emergence as a top contender.
Analysts say Cruz remains a strong prospect with the right support and potential to become a world champion despite this setback.