Olympic Star Andy Cruz Set to Challenge Hironori Mishiro in June 14 Eliminator Bout
Source: news.source.badlefthook
Andy Cruz, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is scheduled to face Hironori Mishiro in an IBF lightweight eliminator match on June 14. This fight is part of a larger event featuring Richardson Hitchins vs George Kambosos Jr. The bout is crucial for Cruz, who aims to leverage his amateur success into a professional title shot, while Mishiro steps up significantly in competition.
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Andy Cruz, with a professional record of 5-0, is set to fight Hironori Mishiro in an IBF lightweight eliminator on June 14.
The fight is part of a larger event organized by Matchroom Boxing, headlined by Hitchins vs Kambosos Jr.
Cruz aims to convert his Olympic success into a professional title shot, facing a significant challenge against Mishiro.
The lightweight division is currently in flux due to uncertainty about Vasiliy Lomachenko's future.
An interim IBF lightweight title fight between Zaur Abdullaev and Raymond Muratalla is scheduled for the following month.
