The Cuban Julio César La Cruz successfully debuted in the Liverpool World Boxing Championship When winning this Friday with a clear 5-0 verdict against Azerí Mahammad Abdulayev, in the category of more than 90 kilograms.
The Camagueyan made history by becoming the first fighter to play eight editions of a universal event, according to Cubadebate. “I am very happy to debut with a victory,” said the boxer in statements to the specialized environment Hit.
Olympic Bicampeón in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, The cross He contributed the second triumph of the Cuban delegation in the contest and secured his advance to the round of 16where it will be measured on September 8 against the Iranian Amir Esmaeili.
Hit He points out that this victory could be considered a logical outcome, given his record, but he has unique nuances because it is its premiere in the more than 90 kilos in leaders of the orb, as well as for the route of his rival in the division.
The so -called “Captain” pursues its sixth crown in Liverpool and a seventh medal in world championships.
To achieve this, it would exceed the number of medals to legendary figures such as Félix Savón, Lázaro Álvarez and Roniel Iglesias.
The Saturday day will also have a Cuban presence with the presentation of the Luis Enrique Vinent Santiago, of the 60 kilograms, who will face the Hungarian Kruzito Kovacs in the 32nd round.
The Cross leads a generational mixture of Cuban team to Boxing World
