As previously reported by BoxingScene, Muratalla, 23-0 (17 KOs), originally planned to explore a voluntary defense before committing to a showdown with Cruz, 6-0 (3 KOs). At the time, the IBF indicated that California’s Muratalla had until February 10, 2026 – nine months from his interim title win over Zaur Abdullaev – to honor his mandatory.
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