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In the last week, no one in boxing seems to have had a better week than Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. First, Cruz (29-3, 19 KO) retained his interim 140-pound championship, and the manner in which he did so thrilled fans.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 20

Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo Fight Results: ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Scores A One-Punch Knockout (Video)

SAN DIEGO– Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz spoke all week about delivering an exciting fight on Saturday night at the Pechanga Arena, and he did so with just one punch.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Isaac Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo Ring Walk Time, Prediction

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz returns Saturday night to defend his interim WBC super-lightweight championship against Nestor Bravo. The 12-round fight headlines Premier Boxing Champions’ event at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 18

Jesus Ramos Jnr Pulled From Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo Fight Card Due To Illness

WBC interim middleweight champion Jesus Ramos Jnr (24-1, 19 KOs) will not fight Saturday night in San Diego after he fell ill and was taken to the local hospital.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 17

Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo: An Exclusive Look Inside The Final Press Conference

MISSION VALLEY, Calif.– It was a beautiful day in San Diego County on Thursday as Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and TGB Promotions hosted the final press conference for Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (28-3-2, 18 KOs) vs.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 17

Isaac Cruz and Nestor Bravo Write Boxing’s Next Mexico vs Puerto Rico Chapter

When you think of rivalries in boxing, specific fighters usually come to mind. Names like Ali/Frazier and Leonard/Hearns immediately come to mind. Yet one of the most enduring, intense, and deeply personal rivalries is the decades-long beef between Mexico and Puerto Rico inside a boxing ring.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 16

Pitbull Cruz Faces Bravo In PBC Showcase Saturday

Isaac Cruz returns Saturday night looking to rebuild momentum at 140 pounds when he faces Nestor Bravo in a PBC main event on DAZN. Cruz, who holds the WBC's interim title at super lightweight, has gone 2-0-1 since losing to Jose Valenzuela in late 2024, according to Bad Left Hook.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 15

Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo: An Inside Look At Saturday’s Junior Welterweight Clash

What is at stake when Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz faces Nestor Bravo? The two junior welterweights will do battle on Saturday night at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 14

Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Premier Boxing Champions heads to San Diego this week, hosting a fight card live from the Pechanga Arena on TNT Sports in the U.S. and on DAZN worldwide.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 13

Cruz Defends Interim WBC Belt Against Bravo

Isaac Cruz defends his interim WBC super lightweight belt against Nestor Bravo on September 19 in San Diego, headlining a DAZN card that also features Jesus Ramos in middleweight action.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 6

Cruz Faces Bravo In September WBC Interim Showdown

Isaac Cruz will face Nestor Bravo on September 19th at San Diego's Pechanga Arena in a WBC interim title fight, Bad Left Hook reports. Jesus Ramos Jr meets Meiirim Nursultanov in a second interim bout on the DAZN card.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 27

Lamont Roach Jr vs William Zepeda: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

TNT Sports and DAZN host the second event of their multiyear partnership on Saturday night, August 1, as Lamont Roach Jr. and William Zepeda battle for the vacant WBC lightweight title at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 22

Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz Links With Eddy Reynoso, Casting Doubt On Gervonta Davis Rematch

It was an interesting Thursday evening as FightsATW broke the news that top super lightweight contender Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (28-3-2, 18 KOs) had hired Eddy Reynoso as his new trainer, replacing his father, Isaac Cruz Sr.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / March 11

Gervonta Davis vs Isaac Cruz II in Advanced Talks for Summer Showdown

Advanced negotiations are underway for a rematch between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, potentially setting up one of the most anticipated fights of the summer.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 13

Isaac Cruz Camp Responds to Gervonta Davis Challenge

Gervonta "Tank" Davis currently finds himself at a crossroads in his boxing career as he attempts to mount a 2026 comeback following a turbulent year of legal and professional setbacks.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 3

Isaac Cruz Wants Ryan Garcia

Isaac Cruz has set his sights on a catchweight clash with Ryan Garcia. Ryan is currently preparing for an expected February showdown with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, but for Cruz, he has made it clear that “King Ry” remains his primary target.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 10

What’s Next For Lamont Roach?

Lamont Roach Jr. secured a second consecutive majority draw when he faced Isaac Cruz, raising questions over his next steps. The judges’ scores were 115-111 for Cruz, countered by two scores of 113-113, preventing both fighters of a definitive victory.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 9

Teddy Atlas Gives Scorecard Take On Controversial Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Draw

The interim WBC World Super Lightweight title was on the line on Saturday as Isaac Cruz successfully defended the belt against Lamont Roach. However, the title defense came by way of a majority draw, as opposed to a Cruz victory.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 9

Isaac Cruz Shades Gervonta Davis, Calls For Lamont Roach Jr Rematch

Isaac Cruz is not satisfied with his draw with Lamont Roach Jr. Cruz defended the WBC interim super lightweight title against Roach on Saturday and retained the belt with a majority draw.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / December 7

Sunday Convo: Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach — Controversial Decision or Fight of Two Halves?

A large crowd of 10,230 gathered at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX, to watch the pay-per-view fight card headlined by WBC interim junior welterweight champion Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (28-3-2, 18 KOs) face Lamont Roach (25-1-3, 10 KOs).

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 7

Lamont Roach Sounds Off On Controversial Draw vs Isaac Cruz

Despite producing two of the best performances of his boxing career in his two most recent bouts, Lamont Roach has had a brutal 2025. The first of these performances came against Gervonta "Tank" Davis for Davis' WBC lightweight belt on March 1.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 7

Cruz keeps title as Roach battles to majority draw

Despite a strong finish from Lamont Roach, Isaac Cruz retained his WBC interim junior welterweight title after the fight ended in a majority draw.

Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz vs. Lamont Roach: Preview, storylines

Both fighters share Gervonta 'Tank' Davis as a common opponent Competitive styles make this weekend’s matchup must-see TV Start time and full card details revealed Every so often boxing serves up a matchup that feels like a debating table come to life.