Decorated as an amateur, Andy Cruz had an unusual entrance into the pros, fighting for more rounds than typical for a first-timer. Afterward, he had an eye on what could be next.
Cruz left Cuba to chase his dream to be a professional boxer (and be paid like one). His first fight, against Juan Carlos Burgos, should help him learn how he compares with other contenders.
Crawford and Spence have talked about fighting for years. Now that they’ve agreed on a bout, they’re hoping it draws an audience beyond the usual fans of the sport.