Andy Cruz (4-0, 2 KOs) says he expects to “Son,” Keyshawn Davis will be ringside to face Omar Salcido (20-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-round WBC lightweight title eliminator this Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Cosmopolitan, Chelsea Ballroom in Las Vegas. , in Las Vegas. Cruz-Salcido on DAZN Live Diego Pacheco vs. Steven Nelson fight on the card will do

Targeting Shakur

If Cruz wins this fight, he will become the mandatory WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson And could force a fight against him, possibly in 2026, if he doesn't lose his belt before then. Shakur won't be in a rush to fight Andy because he's like a better version of himself. Cruz is defensive like Stevenson, but with the power and offensive prowess, this will be too much for him.

Cruz turned pro in 2023, two years ago after leaving his native Cuba, and now lives in Miami, Florida. He is trained by Derek 'Bozzie' Ennis, who has been making slight changes to his fighting style to make him an attacking front-foot fighter. It seems he's trying to make him like his son, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis.

A father's inspiration

“Besides getting the win on Saturday, I want to make my son Kishon proud. I want him to feel proud of his dad if he's at ringside,” Andy Cruz said on Matchroom Boxing about Keyshan Davis, who has been whipped four times in the amateurs, including in the 2020 Olympic gold medal final.

Andy says he wants to make Keeshon proud of his father if he's ringside to watch him fight Salcido. Andy has schooled Kishon four times in the amateurs, and last met in the finals at the 2020 Olympics.

It was embarrassing to watch, as the fight was one-sided in Cruz's favor. After the fight, Davis completely lost consciousness, celebrating around the ring, standing on the ropes, waving his arms and yelling. The crowd stared in amazement, not knowing what to think.

👀🍿 @AndyDiamondCruz Welcome to Saturday, @keyshawndavis8#CruzSalcido | @DAZNboxing | #Pacheco Nelson pic.twitter.com/F2AG0YZ5lP

— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) January 23, 2025