Andy Cruz vs Raymond Muratalla Boxing Picks

The Andy Cruz vs Raymond Muratalla fight for the IBF lightweight title is about as good as it gets from a purist’s standpoint, a classic textbook boxer vs. puncher matchup with both men in their prime. Andy Cruz vs Raymond Muratalla boxing odds have Cruz -260 moneyline with 56% of boxing picks on the favorite.

Cruz, 6-0 with 3 KOs, carries the shine of his Olympic gold medal, which creates the public betting perception that he should be favored around a -250 moneyline. But Muratalla is schooled by world-class trainer Robert Garcia, who will undoubtedly have a disciplined game plan to neutralize the Cuban slickster.

Muratalla, 23-0 with 17 KOs, is a Mexican punching machine who is naturally bigger and arguably the heavier-handed fighter. He has also faced the superior quality of professional opposition. While Cruz logged more than 300 amateur bouts, he has boxed only 45 professional rounds against roughly C-plus-level competition.

Body punching could be a major factor. Muratalla’s damaging body work and steady pressure are likely to test Cruz’s electric footwork, especially if the fight drifts into deep waters.

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