Cruz vs Bell

When is Cruz vs Bell?

Andy Cruz could face Albert Bell in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 135 pounds (9.6 stone or 61.2 kg).

The contest would be a final eliminator for the IBF lightweight championship of the world.

Cruz vs Bell stats

Andy Cruz would step into the ring with a record of 6 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 3 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Albert Bell would make his way to the ring with a record of 28 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 9 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Cruz would have an advantage in power over Bell, with a 50% knockout percentage compared to Bell's 32%.

Andy Cruz is the younger man by 3 years, at 30 years old.

Bell has a height advantage of 6 inches over Cruz. This also extends to a 7-inch reach advantage.

Both Andy Cruz and Albert Bell fight out of an orthodox stance.

Cruz is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 22 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2011, 1 year and 11 months earlier than Bell, whose first professional fight was in 2013. He has fought 120 fewer professional rounds, totaling 57 compared to Bell's 177.

Andy Cruz goes into the fight ranked number 4 by the WBC, 4 by the IBF, and 4 by The Ring at lightweight.

Albert Bell is currently ranked number 6 by the WBO, and 3 by the IBF in the 135lb division.

Cruz vs Bell form

Cruz has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Raymond Muratalla on January 24, 2026, by majority decision in their IBF World Lightweight championship fight at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had beaten Hironori Mishiro on June 14, 2025, by technical knockout in the 5th round in their IBF World Lightweight eliminator fight at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Going into that contest, he had won against Omar Salcido Gamez on January 25, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had beaten Antonio Moran on August 3, 2024, by knockout in the 7th round at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles.

He had defeated Brayan Zamarripa Rodriguez on February 24, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando.

Bell has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight, he lost to Abdullah Mason on July 4, 2026, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBO World Lightweight championship fight at Wolstein Center, Cleveland, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Keith Hunter on August 30, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Huntington Center, Toledo.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Jhonatan Romero on March 22, 2024, by knockout in the 1st round at Glass City Center, Toledo.

Before that, he had beaten Jayson Velez on November 11, 2023, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Glass City Center, Toledo.

He had won against Presco Carcosia on August 11, 2023, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Overtime Elite Arena, Atlanta.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Andy Cruz has been fighting more than Albert Bell.

Andy Cruz last fought 5 months and 12 days ago, while Albert Bell's last outing was 2 days ago.

Cruz's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 26 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 6 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 44 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.8 rounds on average.

Bell's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 1 month and 8 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 15 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 30 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Cruz vs Bell?

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