Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) defends his IBF world lightweight title to unbeaten challenger Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs) in the main event of a Matchroom boxing show tonight, Saturday, January 24, in Las Vegas, live on DAZN.
6x3 Super-Middleweight contest
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BRAULIO MATIAS (168lbs)
6x3 Super-Lightweight contest
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6x3 Lightweight contest
ZAQUIN MOSES (132.8lbs)
LEANDRO MEDINA (134.2lbs)
6x3 Super-Welterweight contest
OMARI JONES (151lbs)
JEROME BAXTER (149.6lbs)
10x3 Super-Welterweight contest
ISRAIL MADRIMOV (156.4lbs)
LUIS DAVID SALAZAR (157.8lbs)
10x3 WBC US Light-Heavyweight title
KHALIL COE (182.8lbs)*
JESSE HART (174.6lbs)
*Coe missed the weight, title only on the line for Hart
12x3 IBF World Lightweight title
RAYMOND MURATALLA (134.6lbs)
ANDY CRUZ (134.4lbs)
Raymond Muratalla: “All the hard work is done, I feel great and I’m ready for Saturday. I want the big fights, I’m the champ and I’m defending champion on Saturday and I want to get past this and get the bigger fights going.
“He has experience but I think six fights, it’s too soon for him and I’m going to show that on Saturday. And still.”
Andy Cruz: “I was born for these types of events. On Saturday I get the chance to show that. It’s an opportunity that has come my way and I’m looking forward to taking advantage of that on Saturday night.
“With every camp that I go into, I’ve always been conscious of the fact that with each new fight becomes more difficult, and that’s been reflected in my camp this time. It’s been really intense, difficult and strong, because I know I am facing Raymond Muratalla in a really tough fight for me.
“This is like my Olympic final in the professional game. It’s a huge opportunity for me to go and win a World title on Saturday night, and it’s one I will not let slip away. Once I get my hands on the World title, it will not slip away. And the new. I’m conscious of the quality of my opponent, he didn’t win that title by chance, but tomorrow he’ll have to enjoy his final night with the belt.”
11/5 Muratalla
2/5 Cruz
16/1 Draw
9/2 Muratalla by KO
7/2 Cruz by KO
11/2 Muratalla on points
5/6 Cruz on points