Barry McGuigan vs. Steve Cruz

Barry McGuigan met Steve Cruz on June 23, 1986, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. McGuigan was defending the WBA featherweight title he won from Eusebio Pedroza a year earlier. Both men had outstanding records. The Clones Cyclone was 29-1, his only loss coming in his third fight. Cruz was 25-1 and taking a big step up in class. If you think their records indicate that the fighters were evenly matched, this sterling 15-rounded (yes, those were the days) proves it…