| José Santa Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Born | José Armando Santa Cruz (1980-08-29) August 29, 1980 (age 44) Michoacán, Mexico |
| 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.
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. He would lose the title in his next fight to David Diaz.
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)
| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| VacantTitle last held byFernando Trejo | NABF lightweight champion January 6, 2006 – 2006 Vacated |
VacantTitle next held byEdner Cherry | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| New title | WBC lightweight champion Interim title May 20, 2006 – August 12, 2006 |
Succeeded byDavid Díaz | ||