Muratalla vs. Cruz Fight Date Announced

A fight has been officially finalized between IBF lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla and mandatory challenger Andy Cruz.

According to BoxingScene, the bout will take place on January 24 in Las Vegas, at the Fontainebleau Hotel. The event will be promoted by Matchroom Boxing, which won the promotional purse bid for the fight.

Muratalla claimed the IBF title after Vasyl Lomachenko vacated the belt following his retirement from professional boxing.