On August 6, 1989, Jorge Páez (28-2-2, 23 KOs), the featherweight IBF champion, defends his title against former world champion Steve Cruz (33-3, 18 KOs).
Jorge Páez is coming off a draw with a 71% KO rate; his last fight was a split decision loss to Louie Espinoza, 2 months and 16 days ago. Steve Cruz is on a 5-fight win streak with a 50% KO rate, with his last fight being a split decision win over Tracy Harris Patterson, 2 months and 23 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Jorge Páez at 99-1 winning odds. Steve Cruz really doesn't have much to present against Páez.
Jorge Páez defeated Steve Cruz via unanimous decision and successfully defended his IBF featherweight title. Páez improves his record to 29-2-2, while Cruz adds a loss to his record at 33-4.