Finally, Andy Cruz receives the title IBF against Raymond Muratala

Eddie Herne says that IBF commanded Raymond Moratala to defend his lightweight title against the mandatory Andy Cruz. Matchoom Hearn states that he will go to the bidding of the portfolio, and intends to win it in the battle of Muratalla-Cruz in January 2026.

Avoid Cruz

Cruz, who won the 2020 Olympic Gold Medal, was one of the most avoided fighters in the lightweight section since it turned into professionals in 2023. All big names, such as Shakur Stephenson, Jervonta Davis, and Keyshawn Davis, ignored him.

MURATALLA excess on the day of payment

“They ordered the battle yesterday. It has been requested now. Andy Cruz against Raymond Muratala will be after that. Muratala rejected a battle in Saudi Arabia,” Eddie Herne said to Ring Magazine. “We have had a great financial opportunity to take this battle on November 22. MURATALLA could not agree to a deal.”

The first rank in obtaining a battle from Muratalla was absent from the title of the title before having to confront Andy Cruz. They would have done this if their contract with ESPN has not ended on July 26, 2025.

Herne said: “We know that Muratala was likely to be voluntarily against Floyd Chaofeld, but Chovaeld went to a different direction,” Herne said.

This explains why Muratala chose not to agree to combat Cruz on the November card. The Chaufield will have a more profitable battle for Raymond from ascending against Cruz, and it may be obtained in a single -sided battle.

It will be interesting to know if Muratalla regrets not accepting the deal to fight Andy Cruz on the November 22 card, as it appears to receive a large day of payment. It is not clear whether he will get the same money that defends Cruz in January 2026 without the participation of a Turkish -Turkish.

The summary MURATALLA reign where the IBF champion can end against the talented Olympic Olympic Cruise Cruise for 2020. Raymond, who is disabled by the first rank, was raised to the light IBF champion on June 9, 2025. This came after the Vasily Lomachenko champion announced his retirement on June 5, 2025.

Hern aims to subscribe

“Now, we have a portfolio. I don’t care. Cruz will fight for a world title.” “It is an enormous opportunity. Muratalla is a great fighter. This is a tremendous battle. We’ll seek to win this offer and hold that battle in January.”

It is time for Cruz to get a world title. Pro Cruz has been rated for two years No. 1 IBF, 1 WBC, 3 WBA and #7 WBO.

Shakur Stefenson may feel comfortable to hear IBF news to request Cruz to face Moratala. WBC Cruz had to breathe on his neck in the first place, and he had to defend him as soon as he returned to the division of 135 pounds in the post -journey in 140.

Written by Ken Woods, boxing analyst at Ringside who has covered the battles of the world title since 2018.