Trainer Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis believes that Shakur Stevenson has got an easy fight ahead of him against former lightweight world title challenger Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz in their WBC-ordered fight.
Shakur Stevenson vs. Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has been ordered today by the WBC as a final 135-lb title eliminator to decide the mandatory challenger for champion Devin Haney.
Devin Haney has given up on trying to get a fight against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis because he feels that guy doesn’t want to face anyone talented.
Juan Manuel Marquez says he believes Ryan Garcia is avoiding Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and that Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis wants no part of a rematch with him after their fight last year.
A slim-looking Andy Ruiz Jr weighed in at 268.75 lbs, and his opponent Luis Ortiz came in at 245.25 lbs on Saturday ahead of their headliner on Saturday night at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
If ever a fighter looked set for true stardom in the sport, it was Cuba’s Yuriorkis Gamboa. Rewind to 2008/2009, and Gamboa, fast, powerful, and with an exciting style, seemed to be a sure thing.
The Big Fish successfully navigated treacherous waters on Saturday night to pick up a third welterweight title. IBF and WBC welterweight champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.
Ryan Garcia took to social media on Friday to let his millions of followers know that he wants to face Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz next if he wins his fight this Saturday against Yuriorkis Gamboa (30-4, 18 KOs).
Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz weighed in successfully on his second attempt, coming in at 134 3/4 pounds on Friday for his 10-round co-feature fight against former IBF/WBA featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa on Showtime PPV.
The popular, highly ranked lightweight contender Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has declined an offer from Golden Boy Promotions to be the next opponent for former WBC interim 135-lb champion Ryan ‘King Ry’ Garcia for his main event fight in April on DAZN.