About Cristóbal Cruz
Born 1977. Cristóbal Cruz is a Mexican boxer.
Cristóbal Cruz Rivera, also known as Lacandón (born 19 May 1977) is a Mexican professional boxer and former IBO and IBF featherweight Champion.
Career On 17 January 1992, Cruz began his professional career, beating fellow Mexican debutant Manuel Morales with a second round knockout in Monterrey.
After racking up 24 fights with 21 wins and 11 knockouts in just over tens years, Cruz faced Francisco Dianzo for the WBC Continental Americas featherweight title. Cruz overcame Dianzo in the eleventh round about would beat him again in 2005 with a 6th-round knockout.
He followed this up with a defeat of once-beaten Jorge Solís, avenging a loss earlier in his career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Cristóbal Cruz?
Mexican boxer
When was Cristóbal Cruz born?
Cristóbal Cruz was born on 19 May 1977 in Chiapas.
What is Cristóbal Cruz's occupation?
Cristóbal Cruz is a boxer.
What nationality is Cristóbal Cruz?
Cristóbal Cruz is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cristóbal Cruz. https://biography.guide/cristobal-cruz/
MLA: "Cristóbal Cruz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cristobal-cruz/.
Chicago: "Cristóbal Cruz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cristobal-cruz/.
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