Steve Cruz

Within the recorded range there are 45 bouts between 1981 and 1993, about one every 3.3 months. 19 of the 37 wins came inside the distance, 7 of them in the first round. Of the 8 losses, 5 came inside the distance and 3 on the cards. The highest it has been is 2210, in 1987; it stands at 1965 now. The best win came against Barry McGuigan in 1986, who was rated 2272 at the time.

Opponents rated higher going in have been beaten 2 times. The loss to Antonio Esparragoza in 1987 is the largest gap conceded. Over the last four bouts the trend was downward.