Bethlehem Boxer's Title Defense Scheduled at Sands
WBC Continental Americas champion Ronald Cruz of Bethlehem will defend his title on September 21 against Antwun Smith at Sands Event Center.
Bethlehem welterweight boxer Ronald Cruz in action during a fight under a tent at the Sands Bethlehem Casino last summer. Now, a WBC welterweight champion, he will defend his title at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on September 21.
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A Bethlehem boxer who currently holds the WBC Continental Americas welterweight title will defend that championship in a bout at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on September 21, The Express-Times reported.
Ronald Cruz won his championship belt at the Sands on June 1 in a 12-round decision over Pernice Brewer. He will defend the title against Antwun Smith in another scheduled 12-round main event for Friday Night Fights at the Sands.
Cruz is undefeated at 17-0. This will be the third time he has fought professionally in his home town.
