Andy Cruz’s team has formally petitioned the IBF to restore him to its lightweight rankings, a move coinciding with champion Raymond Muratalla’s planned exit to 140 pounds.
Carlos Linares reported Friday, citing César Seda, that Cruz’s camp sent a letter to the sanctioning body seeking reinstatement at 135 pounds. Seda maintains the Cuban’s representatives never asked for a shift to 130.
Cruz held the No. 3 spot at lightweight before defeating Abraham Montoya on July 18. That placement kept him near the front of the line despite a majority decision loss to Muratalla in their January title fight.
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