Of all of the fighters within the division. Muratalla has to defend towards probably the most gifted ones. Regardless of being the champion, Cruz is the betting favourite. The rationale for that’s the capacity the Cuba-born Andy has proven throughout his two-year professional profession. His abilities, defensive capacity, and reflexes set him other than the others.
Curiously, Andy hasn’t obtained as a lot consideration from followers as different lightweights, like Shakur Stevenson and Lamont Roach. The rationale for that’s that he doesn’t communicate English, has no presence on social media, and isn’t an enormous talker like these two.
Cruz has these benefits over Muratalla:
Pace,
Defensive
Reflexes
Expertise – at novice degree
“I see Andy profitable. I see Andy irritating him and profitable on factors,” stated Kim Amoussa to YSM Sports activities Media, predicting a win for Andy Cruz vs. Raymond Muratalla. “He’s going to make him miss and make him pay. That’s going to empty your vitality alongside the way in which,” stated Kim about Andy.
Cruz vs. Muratalla has gone beneath the radar with followers as a result of neither fighter is an enormous talker. The promotion of the occasion by Matchroom and Prime Rank hasn’t been as heavy as for a battle scheduled every week later. Cruz-Muratalla is a battle that hardcore boxing followers are conscious of, however gained’t obtain as a lot consideration.
“He’s [Muratalla] an aggressive fighter, and that’s an enormous a part of Andy’s sport. He can stress you to make you make errors,” stated Amoussa about Cruz. “I’m greater than him, however he can stress me when he needs to. He throws so many punches. like quick punches, and finish with a tough punch.”
Muratalla-Cruz can be streamed dwell on DAZN on January 24, 2026. The occasion can be held on the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. The undercard remains to be be chosen.
