“It’s just a matter of strategy. Yes, we look at the scale, but we look at what’s best for us with my trainer and team. We assessed that 130 is best for me,” Cruz told Inside the Ring.
The Montoya fight completed his contract with Matchroom, placing him on the open market. Eddie Hearn’s company guided the early portion of his professional career and matched him against Raymond Muratalla in only his eighth appearance.
“Following this last fight I just had, I’m now a free agent. I’m allowing my team to do the work to guide me through the next steps in my career,” said Cruz.
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