On January 24, 2026, Raymond Muratalla defeated Andy Cruz by majority decision in a 12-round lightweight world title bout for the IBF championship at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In a highly competitive fight, Muratalla’s pressure and activity in the later rounds proved decisive, while Cruz showcased his skill and movement, but ultimately suffered his first professional defeat as Muratalla retained his title (114–114, 116–112, 118–110).