Christina Cruz
Get ready for an explosive night of professional boxing. On Friday, August 7, 2026, the El Paso County Coliseum proudly hosts Boxfest XIX. Presented by Red Owl Boxing, this action-packed fight card airs live on DAZN to 150 million homes across 197 countries. The passionate El Paso crowd expects real action, and the fighters are fully prepared to deliver an unforgettable show so get your tickets now at Ticketmaster.com.
The Hells Kitchen Kid Returns
One standout bout features Christina “The Hells Kitchen Kid” Cruz fiercely facing off against Randee Lynn Morales. Cruz brings a true discipline to the ring. Born in 1982, she built an incredible amateur resume before finally turning professional in 2021.
A Journey of Resilience
Before stepping into the professional ring, Christina Cruz built an amateur boxing resume that most fighters only dream of. A seven-time national champion and a record-setting ten-time New York Golden Gloves winner, she proved her elite pedigree by capturing two World Championship bronze medals. Despite heartbreaking near-misses for the Olympics—including a hard-won spot for the Tokyo Games that vanished due to pandemic-related rule changes—Cruz refused to let setbacks define her story. Instead, she channeled her resilience into a thrilling professional pivot, making a victorious debut at the iconic Madison Square Garden Theater in the summer of 2021.
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Wasting no time in the ranks, Cruz quickly racked up a flawless 6-0 record, outclassing her opponents and proving her world-class skills translated perfectly to the pro game. Her unstoppable momentum earned her a shot at the ultimate prize: a high-stakes clash with Gabriela Fundora for the IBF female flyweight world title in early 2024. While the grueling battle in Phoenix ended in her first professional defeat in the tenth and final round, Cruz showed immense heart on the championship stage, cementing her legacy as a relentless warrior who never backs down from a challenge.
Exclusive Podcast Interview Dropping Soon
Diehard boxing fans want to know what exactly fuels her fire before this big clash. Join the popular “En Esta Esquina” podcast hosted by Carlos Baltazar for an exclusive, in-depth interview with Cruz. She openly discusses her intense physical preparation for the upcoming El Paso battle. The full audio interview officially releases on Tuesday, August 4. You can stream it exclusively on Fajador.com absolutely free! Make sure you do not miss out on this incredibly epic Friday night boxing preview.
