José Santa Cruz (boxer)


José Armando Santa Cruz is a Mexican former professional boxer. He is a former WBC interim lightweight champion, losing this title on August 12, 2006, to David Díaz. He is the brother of boxing star Léo Santa Cruz.

Professional career

Jose turned professional in 2000, he won his pro debut by knocking out Penpak Chokchai. He would go on to compile a record of 22–1 before facing and defeating Japanese boxer Chikashi Inada, to win the interim WBC lightweight title. He would lose the title in his next fight to David Diaz.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
33Loss28–5Zab JudahTKO3 2010-07-16Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
32Win28–4Anthony MoraTKO3 2009-12-05Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
31Win27–4Sergio MaciasKO3 2009-10-10Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
30Loss26–4Antonio PitalúaKO6 2008-09-20Arena Coliseo, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
29Win26–3Miguel Angel MunguiaKO5 2008-07-23Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
28Loss25–3Joel CasamayorSD12 Nov 10, 2007Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For interim WBC lightweight title
27Win25–2Dairo EsalasTKO2 2007-07-27Desert Diamond Casinos, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
26Win24–2Luis ArceoUD10 2007-01-05Dickerson's Event Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
25Loss23–2David DíazTKO10 2006-08-12Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost interim WBC lightweight title
24Win23–1Chikashi InadaTKO6 2006-05-20Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Won interim WBC lightweight title
23Win22–1Edner CherryUD12 2006-02-04Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Retained NABF lightweight title
22Win21–1Michael LozadaTKO4 2006-01-06Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S.Won vacant NABF lightweight title
21Loss20–1Fernando TrejoTKO10 2005-08-26D & I Colonial Ballroom, Houston, Texas, U.S.For NABF lightweight title
20Win20–0Ernesto ZavalaTKO4 2005-06-10Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19Win19–0Justin JuukoTKO3 2005-04-22Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
18Win18–0Lamar MurphySD10 2004-10-14ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
17Win17–0Noel PanescoroTKO1 2004-07-03Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
16Win16–0James CraytonUD10 2004-05-13Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
15Win15–0Arturo MoruaTKO9 2003-11-21Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
14Win14–0Roy DelgadoTKO4 2003-08-15Stodick Park, Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S.
13Win13–0Leobardo RomanTKO1 2003-06-02DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.
12Win12–0Alfonso GarciaTKO3 2003-05-28Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, U.S.
11Win11–0Rogelio Castañeda Jr.UD8 2003-03-14Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.
10Win10–0Sergio SotoTKO6 2002-12-13Desert Diamond Casinos, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
9Win9–0Jaime OceguedaTKO2 2002-08-24Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Justo AlmazanUD4 2002-06-18Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Justo SanchezUD6 2002-04-27Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Terry EvansTKO2 2001-10-13Kid Gloves Gym, Simi Valley, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Terry EvansUD4 2001-05-11Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Adam GonzalezSD6 2001-04-12Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Mark BurseUD6 2001-01-21Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
2Win2–0Carlos AlvaradoUD6 2000-12-18Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Penpak ChokchaiKO1 2000-06-11Los Angeles, California, U.S.