Could Shakur handle Cruz in the same way he did Valdez? Even Tank's power wasn't enough to keep the Pitbull from relentlessly coming forward every minute of the fight
I think it's a 55/45 fight in favor of Stevenson. Stylistically, Cruz would give Stevenson a lot of problems. He's as strong as an ox and he doesn't stop coming.
Cruz is a awkward opponent like a mini Maidana. I could see his awkwardness giving Shakur problems especially early. Shakur would win but it would be closer than the Valdez fight.