Can Andy Cruz’s Cuban boxing style win over American fans?
Maybe it can. Maybe it cannot.
Cuban boxers in professional boxing can be a tricky thing, some notes on Cruz in this regard;
- Blends Cuban defense with Philadelphia aggression under trainer Bozy Ennis
- Stopped opponents who expected only a tactical lesson
- Controls fights while landing cleaner, more effective punches
- Olympic gold pedigree has built genuine American media buzz
- Sets down on his punches more as a professional
- Adapts his style without sacrificing defensive foundation
- Major promoters believe his talent transcends stylistic preferences
- Actively dismantling the notion that Cuban fighters lack US marketability
- Rapid rise to mandatory status proves broad appeal
- Represents a new school of Cuban boxing that prioritizes entertainment
The thirty one year old from Cuba is currently 7-1-4KO as a professional.
He defeated Abraham Montoya only last month but needs to be more active in the sport.
So much ability, great fights there for Andy Cruz immediately if he is interested in them.
Boxer Andy Cruz of Cuba can do big things but that is up to him at this point.
Maybe he can prove the theory that Cuban boxers don’t translate good to the pro boxing ranks incorrect.
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