José Santa Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Born | José Armando Santa Cruz August 29, 1980 Michoacán, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 5 |
José Armando Santa Cruz (born August 29, 1980) is a Mexican former professional boxer. He is a former WBC interim lightweight champion, losing this title on August 12, 2006, to David Díaz. He is the brother of boxing star Léo Santa Cruz.[1]
Professional career
Jose turned professional in 2000, he won his pro debut by knocking out Penpak Chokchai. He would go on to compile a record of 22–1 before facing and defeating Japanese boxer Chikashi Inada, to win the interim WBC lightweight title.[2] He would lose the title in his next fight to David Diaz. [3]
Professional boxing record
| 33 fights | 28 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 17 | 4 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Loss | 28–5 | Zab Judah | TKO | 3 (10) | 2010-07-16 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 32 | Win | 28–4 | Anthony Mora | TKO | 3 (8) | 2009-12-05 | Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S. | |
| 31 | Win | 27–4 | Sergio Macias | KO | 3 (6) | 2009-10-10 | Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 30 | Loss | 26–4 | Antonio Pitalúa | KO | 6 (12) | 2008-09-20 | Arena Coliseo, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico | |
| 29 | Win | 26–3 | Miguel Angel Munguia | KO | 5 (8) | 2008-07-23 | Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 25–3 | Joel Casamayor | SD | 12 (12) | 2007-11-10 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For interim WBC lightweight title |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 | Dairo Esalas | TKO | 2 (10) | 2007-07-27 | Desert Diamond Casinos, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 | Luis Arceo | UD | 10 (10) | 2007-01-05 | Dickerson's Event Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 25 | Loss | 23–2 | David Díaz | TKO | 10 (12) | 2006-08-12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Lost interim WBC lightweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Chikashi Inada | TKO | 6 (12) | 2006-05-20 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | Won interim WBC lightweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Edner Cherry | UD | 12 (12) | 2006-02-04 | Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S. | Retained NABF lightweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Michael Lozada | TKO | 4 (12) | 2006-01-06 | Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S. | Won vacant NABF lightweight title |
| 21 | Loss | 20–1 | Fernando Trejo | TKO | 10 (12) | 2005-08-26 | D & I Colonial Ballroom, Houston, Texas, U.S. | For NABF lightweight title |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Ernesto Zavala | TKO | 4 (12) | 2005-06-10 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Justin Juuko | TKO | 3 (10) | 2005-04-22 | Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Lamar Murphy | SD | 10 (10) | 2004-10-14 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Noel Panescoro | TKO | 1 (10) | 2004-07-03 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | James Crayton | UD | 10 (10) | 2004-05-13 | Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Arturo Morua | TKO | 9 (10) | 2003-11-21 | Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Roy Delgado | TKO | 4 (6) | 2003-08-15 | Stodick Park, Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Leobardo Roman | TKO | 1 (4) | 2003-06-02 | DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Alfonso Garcia | TKO | 3 (6) | 2003-05-28 | Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Rogelio Castañeda Jr. | UD | 8 (8) | 2003-03-14 | Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Sergio Soto | TKO | 6 (8) | 2002-12-13 | Desert Diamond Casinos, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jaime Ocegueda | TKO | 2 (8) | 2002-08-24 | Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Justo Almazan | UD | 4 (4) | 2002-06-18 | Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, California, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Justo Sanchez | UD | 6 (6) | 2002-04-27 | Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Terry Evans | TKO | 2 (4) | 2001-10-13 | Kid Gloves Gym, Simi Valley, California, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Terry Evans | UD | 4 (4) | 2001-05-11 | Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Adam Gonzalez | SD | 6 (6) | 2001-04-12 | Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Mark Burse | UD | 6 (6) | 2001-01-21 | Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Carlos Alvarado | UD | 6 (6) | 2000-12-18 | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Penpak Chokchai | KO | 1 (4) | 2000-06-11 | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
See also
References
- ↑ "LEO SANTA CRUZ KEEPS HIS WHOLE FAMILY IN THE FIGHT". Premier Boxing Champions. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ "Juarez's draw with Barrera doesn't last long". Star–Banner. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- ↑ "Diaz surprises Santa Cruz with 10th-round TKO". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
External links
- Boxing record for José Santa Cruz from BoxRec (registration required)
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