Fights included in this set:
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Steve Cruz vs. Antonio Esparragoza vs. Paul Hodkinson vs. Barry McGuigan vs. Richard Savage (amateur bout, no decision announced)
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Steve Cruz Boxing DVDs:
$14.95
Steve Cruz (born November 2, 1963) is an American former professional boxer in the Featherweight division.
Early life
Cruz was born in Fort Worth, Texas.
Career
Known as "Super Kid", Cruz turned pro in 1981 and won the WBA Featherweight Title in 1986 by defeating Barry
McGuigan on June 23, 1986 via a 15-round decision. The fight was proclaimed Ring Magazine's 1986 Fight of the
Year. Cruz lost the belt in his first defense to Antonio Esparragoza in 1987. Cruz challenged for the IBF Featherweight
Title on August 6, 1989 by taking on Jorge Páez, but lost a decision. On April 25, 1992 he took on WBC
Featherweight Title holder Paul Hodkinson, but lost via TKO in the 3rd.