Julio César La Cruz
Julio César La Cruz, a Cuban boxing star, prepares for Paris 2024 amid challenges, possibly facing ex-teammate Loren Berto Alfonso, competing for Azerbaijan.
![Cuba's Sporting Decline: A Third-Place Finish in Santo Domingo 2026 Fails to Impress]()
Cuba's Sporting Decline: A Third-Place Finish in Santo Domingo 2026 Fails to Impress
Published on 8/9/2026
![Cuban Boxing Faces Major Setback: Male Fighters Leave Santo Domingo 2026 Without Titles]()
Cuban Boxing Faces Major Setback: Male Fighters Leave Santo Domingo 2026 Without Titles
Published on 8/9/2026
![Cuban Boxing Team Aims to Boost Medal Count at Santo Domingo 2026]()
Cuban Boxing Team Aims to Boost Medal Count at Santo Domingo 2026
Published on 8/5/2026
![Robeisy Ramírez Takes a Swipe at Julio César La Cruz: "He Was a Blabbermouth and a Sycophant"]()
Robeisy Ramírez Takes a Swipe at Julio César La Cruz: "He Was a Blabbermouth and a Sycophant"
Published on 8/2/2026
![Cuba Sets Ambitious Goal with Over 500 Athletes Registered for the Central American Games]()
Cuba Sets Ambitious Goal with Over 500 Athletes Registered for the Central American Games
Published on 7/15/2026
![Leyanis Pérez and Julio César La Cruz to Lead Cuba's Flag at Santo Domingo 2026]()
Leyanis Pérez and Julio César La Cruz to Lead Cuba's Flag at Santo Domingo 2026
Published on 5/6/2026
![Cuban Boxers Dominate Independence Cup in the Dominican Republic]()
Cuban Boxers Dominate Independence Cup in the Dominican Republic
Published on 2/23/2026
![Cuba Ends World Boxing Championship in Dubai with Just One Medal]()
Cuba Ends World Boxing Championship in Dubai with Just One Medal
Published on 12/12/2025
![Cuba's Boxing Legacy Shattered: No Titles at 2025 World Championships]()
Cuba's Boxing Legacy Shattered: No Titles at 2025 World Championships
Published on 9/15/2025
![Julio César La Cruz Reveals His Only Two Idols: Fidel Castro and His Mother]()
Julio César La Cruz Reveals His Only Two Idols: Fidel Castro and His Mother
Published on 9/10/2025
![Boxing Makes a Comeback in Varadero's Luxury Setting]()
Boxing Makes a Comeback in Varadero's Luxury Setting
Published on 4/6/2025
![Cuban Students Rewarded with Coffee and Induction Stove as Incentive]()
Cuban Students Rewarded with Coffee and Induction Stove as Incentive
Published on 1/19/2025
![Julio César La Cruz Shines in Bahamas, Successfully Defends WBA International Title]()
Julio César La Cruz Shines in Bahamas, Successfully Defends WBA International Title
Published on 12/16/2024
![Cuba Dominates in the Return of Professional Boxing to the Island]()
Cuba Dominates in the Return of Professional Boxing to the Island
Published on 8/28/2024
![Boxing Event in Havana to Feature Hefty Cash Prizes]()
Boxing Event in Havana to Feature Hefty Cash Prizes
Published on 8/20/2024
![Cuban Boxer Loren Alfonso Secures Silver for Azerbaijan in Paris]()
Cuban Boxer Loren Alfonso Secures Silver for Azerbaijan in Paris
Published on 8/9/2024
![Erislandy Álvarez Strikes Gold, Achieves Olympic Glory in Paris 2024]()
Erislandy Álvarez Strikes Gold, Achieves Olympic Glory in Paris 2024
Published on 8/7/2024
![Erislandy Álvarez: Cuba's Sole Gold Medal Hope in Paris Boxing]()
Erislandy Álvarez: Cuba's Sole Gold Medal Hope in Paris Boxing
Published on 8/7/2024
![Mijaín López Advances to Semifinals in Greco-Roman Wrestling at Paris Olympics]()
Mijaín López Advances to Semifinals in Greco-Roman Wrestling at Paris Olympics
Published on 8/5/2024
![Mijaín López Starts Paris Campaign with Dominant Win]()
Mijaín López Starts Paris Campaign with Dominant Win
Published on 8/5/2024
![Loren Berto Alfonso Triumphs Over Emmanuel Reyes in Paris 2024 Cuban Clash]()
Loren Berto Alfonso Triumphs Over Emmanuel Reyes in Paris 2024 Cuban Clash
Published on 8/4/2024
![Cuban Boxer Erislandy Álvarez Secures Silver Medal at Paris 2024 Olympics]()
Cuban Boxer Erislandy Álvarez Secures Silver Medal at Paris 2024 Olympics
Published on 8/4/2024
![Boxer Alejandro Claro Falls Short in Olympic Bronze Match in Paris]()
Boxer Alejandro Claro Falls Short in Olympic Bronze Match in Paris
Published on 8/3/2024
![Cuban Boxer Enmanuel Reyes Pla Secures Medal for Spain]()
Cuban Boxer Enmanuel Reyes Pla Secures Medal for Spain
Published on 8/1/2024
![Coach Criticizes Cuban Boxer’s Performance After Olympic Exit: "Didn’t Follow Instructions"]()
Coach Criticizes Cuban Boxer’s Performance After Olympic Exit: "Didn’t Follow Instructions"
Published on 8/1/2024
![Cuban Boxer Saidel Horta Falls in Olympic Debut at Paris 2024]()
Cuban Boxer Saidel Horta Falls in Olympic Debut at Paris 2024
Published on 7/31/2024
![Double Olympic Champion Arlen López Starts Strong in Paris 2024]()
Double Olympic Champion Arlen López Starts Strong in Paris 2024
Published on 7/30/2024
![Return of Professional Boxing to Havana: Julio César la Cruz Faces Enmanuel Reyes in the Main Event]()
Return of Professional Boxing to Havana: Julio César la Cruz Faces Enmanuel Reyes in the Main Event
Published on 7/30/2024
![Cuban Boxer Erislandy Álvarez Eyes Olympic Gold After Second Victory]()
Cuban Boxer Erislandy Álvarez Eyes Olympic Gold After Second Victory
Published on 7/29/2024
![Cuban Delegation Faces a Quiet Sunday at Paris 2024]()
Cuban Delegation Faces a Quiet Sunday at Paris 2024
Published on 7/29/2024
![Cuban Boxer’s Words Move Díaz-Canel to Tears]()
Cuban Boxer’s Words Move Díaz-Canel to Tears
Published on 7/28/2024
![Andy Vázquez Reacts to Julio César La Cruz's Defeat: "What a Hit from Patria y Vida"]()
Andy Vázquez Reacts to Julio César La Cruz's Defeat: "What a Hit from Patria y Vida"
Published on 7/28/2024
![Loren Berto Alfonso Dedicates Win to Cuba and Praises La Cruz: "He's My Idol"]()
Loren Berto Alfonso Dedicates Win to Cuba and Praises La Cruz: "He's My Idol"
Published on 7/28/2024
![Julio César La Cruz Loses Fight, Receives Encouragement from Díaz-Canel]()
Julio César La Cruz Loses Fight, Receives Encouragement from Díaz-Canel
Published on 7/28/2024
![Cuban Boxer Enmanuel Reyes Makes Successful Debut for Spain at Paris 2024]()
Cuban Boxer Enmanuel Reyes Makes Successful Debut for Spain at Paris 2024
Published on 7/28/2024
![Julio César La Cruz Defeated by Cuban-Azerbaijani Boxer Loren Berto]()
Julio César La Cruz Defeated by Cuban-Azerbaijani Boxer Loren Berto
Published on 7/28/2024
![Erislandy Álvarez Triumphs in Paris 2024 Boxing Debut]()
Erislandy Álvarez Triumphs in Paris 2024 Boxing Debut
Published on 7/28/2024
![Cubans Competing Under Different Flags at Paris 2024: Enmanuel Reyes, "The Prophet" Aims for Olympic Redemption]()
Cubans Competing Under Different Flags at Paris 2024: Enmanuel Reyes, "The Prophet" Aims for Olympic Redemption
Published on 7/27/2024
![Cuban Beach Volleyball Team Triumphs Over USA in Olympic Debut]()
Cuban Beach Volleyball Team Triumphs Over USA in Olympic Debut
Published on 7/27/2024
![Cubans Competing Under Different Flags at Paris 2024: Loren Berto Alfonso, the Azerbaijani Challenger to Julio César La Cruz]()
Cubans Competing Under Different Flags at Paris 2024: Loren Berto Alfonso, the Azerbaijani Challenger to Julio César La Cruz
Published on 7/27/2024
![Paris 2024 Olympics Kick Off with Historic Opening Ceremony]()
Paris 2024 Olympics Kick Off with Historic Opening Ceremony
Published on 7/26/2024
![Mijaín López Replaced as Cuba's Flag Bearer for Paris 2024 Olympics]()
Mijaín López Replaced as Cuba's Flag Bearer for Paris 2024 Olympics
Published on 7/24/2024
![More Than 20 Cuban Athletes to Compete for Other Nations at Paris 2024 Olympics]()
More Than 20 Cuban Athletes to Compete for Other Nations at Paris 2024 Olympics
Published on 7/24/2024
![Enmanuel Reyes Sets Sights on Olympic Gold in Paris]()
Enmanuel Reyes Sets Sights on Olympic Gold in Paris
Published on 6/27/2024
![Cuban Boxers Sharpen Their Skills in France Ahead of Paris 2024]()
Cuban Boxers Sharpen Their Skills in France Ahead of Paris 2024
Published on 6/20/2024
![Cuba Reaches 45 Qualifiers on the Road to Paris 2024]()
Cuba Reaches 45 Qualifiers on the Road to Paris 2024
Published on 6/18/2024
![Cuban Archer Hugo Franco Secures Olympic Dream]()
Cuban Archer Hugo Franco Secures Olympic Dream
Published on 6/17/2024
![Cuban Boxing Struggles in Olympic Qualifiers for Paris 2024]()
Cuban Boxing Struggles in Olympic Qualifiers for Paris 2024
Published on 6/2/2024
![Cuba Aims for Five Gold Medals at Paris 2024 Olympics]()
Cuba Aims for Five Gold Medals at Paris 2024 Olympics
Published on 5/19/2024
