Isaac Cruz Has Canelo's Trainer, But He's About To Fight A KO Artist Who's 5 Inches Taller
Isaac Cruz defends his interim WBC junior welterweight title against Nestor Bravo on Sept. 19 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, live on DAZN. Here is the card.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - February 1, 2025 - Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz, known for his smaller stature, is preparing for an unprecedented challenge against Nestor Bravo, who stands five inches taller. Bravo, a formidable knock-out artist with a 70% KO percentage, has yet to be ranked by major sanctioning bodies. Cruz, a 28-year-old from Mexico City, holds an impressive record of 28-3-2 with 18 knockouts.
He recently defended his interim WBC junior welterweight title by unanimous decision against Omar Salcido. Bravo, 32 years old and from Puerto Rico, has an equally impressive record of 24-1 with 17 knockouts. He holds an interim WBC junior welterweight title but is unranked by the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF at 140 pounds. Bravo's only loss came by split decision to Xolisani Ndongeni.
The main event will be Cruz's first fight with renowned trainer Eddy Reynoso, who has previously worked with Canelo Alvarez. This hire has sparked controversy, as Cruz previously trained under his father. The card also features a co-feature bout between Jesús Ramos Jr and Meiirim Nursultanov for an interim WBC title.
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