Costello Cruz - Revision history

Matt at 15:31, 24 August 2016

2016-08-24T15:31:23Z

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	'''Costello Cruz''', a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz had a succesful amateur career in which he won all 67 of his bouts. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.		'''Costello Cruz''', a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz had a succesful amateur career in which he won all 67 of his bouts. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.

	~~Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His~~ brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.		is brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

Rowdytimothy at 01:24, 9 April 2008

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	<boxer>040049</boxer>		<boxer>040049</boxer>
	'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]		'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]<br>
	'''Officiating Record:''' [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=406579&cat=judge Judge]<br>		'''Officiating Record:''' [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=406579&cat=judge Judge]<br>

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2008-04-09T01:23:59Z

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	<boxer>040049</boxer>		<boxer>040049</boxer>
	'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]		'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]
			'''Officiating Record:''' [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=406579&cat=judge Judge]<br>

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	'''Costello Cruz''', a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz had a succesful amateur career in which he won all 67 of his bouts. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.		'''Costello Cruz''', a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz had a succesful amateur career in which he won all 67 of his bouts. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.

	Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.		Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.

	* Judge: Officiating [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=406579&cat=judge record]

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	*''Los Angeles Times'', November 5, 1941 (mentions amateur record)		*''Los Angeles Times'', November 5, 1941 (mentions amateur record)

	[[Category:Mexican American Boxers~~\|Cruz, Costello~~]]
	[[Category:World War II Veterans~~\|Cruz, Costello~~]]		{{DEFAULTSORT:Cruz, Costello}}
	[[Category:Judges~~\|Cruz, Costello~~]]		[[Category:Mexican American Boxers]]
			[[Category:World War II Veterans]]
			[[Category:Judges]]

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	Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.		Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.

			* Judge: Officiating [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=406579&cat=judge record]

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
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	[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]
	~~[[Category:Referees\|Cruz, Costello]]~~
	[[Category:World War II Veterans\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:World War II Veterans\|Cruz, Costello]]
			[[Category:Judges\|Cruz, Costello]]

Ric at 07:04, 1 January 2007

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	'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]		'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]

	Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz had a succesful amateur career in which he won all 67 of his bouts. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.		'''Costello Cruz''', a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz had a succesful amateur career in which he won all 67 of his bouts. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.

	Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.		Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.
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	[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]
	[[Category:Referees\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Referees\|Cruz, Costello]]
	[[Category:~~Boxers who served in~~ World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:World War II Veterans\|Cruz, Costello]]

Matt at 16:11, 18 August 2006

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	'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]		'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]

	Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.		Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz had a succesful amateur career in which he won all 67 of his bouts. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.

	Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.		Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.

			== Sources ==
			*''Los Angeles Times'', November 5, 1941 (mentions amateur record)

	[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]
	[[Category:Referees\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Referees\|Cruz, Costello]]
	[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]

Matt at 18:03, 28 July 2006

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	Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.		Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.

	Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother Rudy Cruz was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.		Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother [[Rudy Cruz]] was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.

	[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]
	[[Category:Referees\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Referees\|Cruz, Costello]]
	[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]

Matt: cause of death, official later

2006-07-07T05:24:41Z

cause of death, official later

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	Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.		Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.

	Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother Rudy Cruz was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s.		Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother Rudy Cruz was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Cruz became an official with the California State Athletic Commission after his retirement, before succumbing to cancer in 1959.

			[[Category:Mexican American Boxers\|Cruz, Costello]]
			[[Category:Referees\|Cruz, Costello]]
	[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]

Matt at 05:39, 17 November 2005

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	Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.		Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.

	Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother Rudy Cruz was also a ~~main event caliber~~ Lightweight during ~~his active career~~.		Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother Rudy Cruz was also a Lightweight contender during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

	[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]

Matt at 05:35, 17 November 2005

2005-11-17T05:35:32Z

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	'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]		'''Manager and Trainer''': [[Gus Wilson]]

	Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.		Costello Cruz, a Mexican-American, was a Middleweight and Light Heavyweight contender during the early-to-mid 1940s, with his career being halted by his service in World War II. Cruz was known for his sudden switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, which he often punctuated with powerful uppercuts or left hooks. Two of Cruz's most impressive victories, came against Joe Kahut in Portland, stopping him on cuts and easily decisioning him in a rematch.

	Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother Rudy Cruz was also a main event caliber Lightweight during his active career.		Cruz was also reported to have had a few fights in Texas with Heavyweights in 1946, prior to his rematch with Joe Kahut. His brother Rudy Cruz was also a main event caliber Lightweight during his active career.

	[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]		[[Category:Boxers who served in World War II\|Cruz, Costello]]