Raymond Muratalla secured a majority decision win over Andy Cruz in a fiercely competitive bout, narrowly retaining his IBF world lightweight title. The official scorecards read 114-112, 118-110, and 116-112 in favor of Muratalla, but the unofficial scorecard from BLH had it closer at 115-113 for Muratalla. The fight was a strategic chess match, with both fighters adhering to their game plans. Despite Cruz's strong performance, Muratalla's determination in the championship rounds proved decisive. While Muratalla's victory is widely accepted, the 118-110 scorecard has sparked debate. The undercard featured a controversial bout between Khalil Coe and Jesse Hart, where Coe's weight discrepancy and questionable win raised eyebrows. Israel Madrimov, recovering from pneumonia, secured a clear win over Luis David Salazar, while Omari Jones and Zaquin Moses also emerged victorious in their respective matches.
