Unbeaten Puerto Rican prospect Roberto Cruz (11-0, 7 KOs) is on the verge of a pivotal moment in his career, set to battle Greece’s Andreas Katzourakis (15-0, 10 KOs) for the WBA Continental Americas super-welterweight title. The headliner, organized by Eruption Boxing Management, will stream live on DAZN from the Red Owl Boxing Arena in Houston, Texas. Coming off an 11-fight undefeated streak, the 27-year-old Cruz believes that a spectacular performance will catapult him to broader recognition, first across the Americas, then on the world stage.
Signing with Eruption Boxing Management earlier this year has accelerated Cruz’s progression, with the company’s CEO Gwen Legge securing his shot at the regional belt. “I’m excited to compete on such a big platform,” said Cruz, whose ring name “El Terror de Cayey” pays homage to his hometown in Puerto Rico. Though he’s now based in Killeen, Texas, Cruz carries the boxing traditions of his homeland, looking up to legends like Felix Trinidad, Wilfred Benitez, and Miguel Cotto for inspiration. “I want to follow in their footsteps and earn a world title,” he declared.
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Katzourakis arrives with an unblemished record and momentum from winning the OTX tournament last year, including a grueling victory over former title challenger Brandon Adams. Cruz sees this as an ideal scenario to gain new fans. “He’s a strong contender,” Cruz acknowledged, “but this is the fight where I can show who I am. The fans can expect a great war.” As the main event on May 9, both fighters are poised to leave nothing in the gym, making an emphatic statement in the competitive super-welterweight division.
Behind the scenes, Cruz has benefited from working with longtime trainer Jesse Ravelo, who coached boxers in the 1996 and 2012 Olympic Games. Their shared focus on technical precision and disciplined training has already produced unbeaten results. Now, with Eruption Boxing Management mapping out a path toward a world ranking, Cruz sees the Katzourakis bout as the next logical step. “I’m grateful for this opportunity,” he said. “This is my chance to prove I’m ready for the next level.”
Fight card:
▪️Andreas Katzourakis vs. Roberto Cruz, 11 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Breyon Gorham vs. Luis Feliciano, 11 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Giovanni Marquez vs. Esteban Munoz, 9 rounds, super lightweight
▪️Oscar Alan Perez vs. Cesar Juarez, 9 rounds, lightweight
▪️Nathan Lugo vs. Austin Dulworth, 7 rounds, super middleweight
▪️Elijah Lugo vs. Nick Campbell, 5 rounds, middleweight
▪️Santana Draper vs. TBA, 4 rounds, super lightweight
