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Andy Cruz will travel to Russia to fight Artur Subkhankulov for the vacant lightweight title on November 27th in Ufa, the IBA announced. Cruz, a two-time Olympic gold medalist now 7-1 with 4 knockouts as a professional, suffered his first pro defeat in January when he dropped a majority decision to Raymond Muratalla.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 27

WBO Orders Stevenson To Face Muratalla

The WBO has ordered Shakur Stevenson to defend his super lightweight title against former lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla. WBO president Gustavo Olivieri issued the ruling following a petition from Top Rank, per Bad Left Hook, giving both sides 20 days to negotiate before a purse bid.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 4

Muratalla Vacates IBF Title

Raymond Muratalla has vacated his IBF lightweight title and is planning a move up to super lightweight, coming off back-to-back defenses this year — a majority decision over Andy Cruz in January and a win over Robson Conceição in August.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 2

Raymond Muratalla beats Robson Conceição by UD on 2 August 2026

Raymond Muratalla defeated Robson Conceição by unanimous decision on the Roach vs. Zepeda card to move to 25-0. The American lightweight controlled the scheduled distance against the experienced Brazilian, extending his unbeaten run with a clear points victory.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 31

Muratalla Defends IBF Title Against Conceicao Saturday

Raymond Muratalla defends his IBF lightweight title against former super featherweight champion Robson Conceicao on Saturday night in Las Vegas, with the 29-year-old titleholder entering as a heavy favourite against a 37-year-old Brazilian whose best days may be behind him.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 27

Lamont Roach Jr vs William Zepeda: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

TNT Sports and DAZN host the second event of their multiyear partnership on Saturday night, August 1, as Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda battle for the vacant WBC lightweight title at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 14

Andy Cruz faces Albert Bell in IBF lightweight eliminator

Andy Cruz will face Albert Bell in an IBF lightweight eliminator on July 18 at Dignity Health Sports Park in California, Bad Left Hook reports. The sanctioning body ordered the matchup in February, less than a month after Cruz dropped a decision to Raymond Muratalla in an IBF title fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

Muratalla defends IBF lightweight title against Conceicao on Roach-Zepeda card

Raymond Muratalla will defend his IBF lightweight title against Robson Conceicao on August 1 in Las Vegas, joining the already-stacked Lamont Roach Jr versus William Zepeda card, Bad Left Hook reports.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 9

Raymond Muratalla on Fighting Robson Conceição: ‘He Was The Only One Who Agreed To Fight Me’

IBF lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla is aiming to make 2026 his best year as a pro. His second fight of the year takes place on August 1 at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, NV, live on DAZN and TNT Sports.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 28

Andy Cruz Re-Signs With Matchroom and Eyes Potential Career Move

Andy Cruz is sticking with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing for the long haul. Cruz is coming off a loss to Raymond Muratalla in his first world title fight, but he made a key career decision before competing in the biggest fight of his career.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 27

Why Andy Cruz Will Still Become a World Champion Despite Loss to Raymond Muratalla

In just his seventh professional fight, Andy Cruz was favored to beat Raymond Muratalla and begin his reign as a lightweight world champion. He instead suffered his first professional loss, but it will only propel him further in his career.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 25

Raymond Muratalla Proves the Doubters Wrong, Retains IBF Lightweight Title Over Andy Cruz

LAS VEGAS — Raymond Muratalla walked into Saturday night as a betting underdog. He left as a validated world champion. Despite holding the IBF lightweight

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 22

Andy Cruz Steps Into the Fire Against IBF Champion Raymond Muratalla in Las Vegas

When Andy Cruz turned professional, expectations followed him like a shadow. A gold medalist at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Cruz was widely viewed as a future world champion long before he laced up his pro gloves.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 22

Andy Cruz States That Raymond Muratalla Won’t Have An Easy Fight

2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics gold medallist, Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs), has risen up the IBF lightweight rankings after his final eliminator. And now, he is all set to face Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) for the IBF lightweight title.

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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 20

Raymond Muratalla vs Andy Cruz: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming clash between Raymond Muratalla and Andy Cruz is one of the most intriguing lightweight matchups in recent memory. Muratalla (23-0, 17 KO’s) has quietly built one of the most impressive unbeaten records in the lightweight division.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / January 19

Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz: Preview, storylines

The lightweight division rarely lacks drama, but every so often a matchup arrives that feels like a clear marker of where the weight class is headed next.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 14

Muratalla-Cruz tops Matchroom's early '26 slate

Matchroom Boxing's early 2026 slate includes Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz on Jan 24, a rematch between British stars Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington on Feb.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 24, 2025

Matchroom Boxing Wins Purse Bid For Major Lightweight Title Fight

Raymond Muratalla will compete under the Matchroom Boxing banner, at least for one fight. The 28-year-old champion is set to defend the IBF lightweight title against Andy Cruz on a date yet to be determined in early 2026.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / June 10, 2025

Raymond Muratalla Crowned New IBF Lightweight Champion After Lomachenko’s Retirement

The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has officially named Raymond Muratalla as the new lightweight world champion, following Vasyl Lomachenko’s retirement from the sport at age 37.

Almeria News / Athlon Sports / May 12, 2025

Raymond Muratalla: The Rising Force Redefining Knockouts

Raymond Muratalla's ascent to professional athlete status is a plain show of mental strength in pursuit of excellence. Making his debut in 2016, his record 22- 0- 17 KOS has earned him rankings with various boxing bodies.

Almeria News / Athlon Sports / March 26, 2025

Raymond Muratalla Eyes IBF Interim Belt On May 10th

World Boxing Organization (WBO) super featherweight titleholder Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) eyes to defend his title against unbeaten little known #1 ranked Charly Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs) in the 12-round headline episode on May 10th at the Pechanga Arena San Diego.

Boxing News / Total Apex Sports / November 2, 2024

Raymond Muratalla Seeks Redemption With Knockout Win

Raymond Muratalla is expected to make his presence felt in the 10-round fight with Jesus Perez tonight at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.