Pitbull Cruz defends his interim title against a taller, harder-hitting Bravo
Isaac Cruz defends his interim WBC super lightweight title for the second time Saturday in San Diego, facing a taller, harder-punching challenger in Nestor Bravo under new trainer Eddy Reynoso.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz, the smaller fighter known for his relentless pressure, faces a formidable challenge in his interim WBC super lightweight title defense on September 19 at Pechanga Arena. His opponent, Puerto Rico's Nestor Bravo, stands 5-foot-9, five inches taller than Cruz and possesses an impressive 70% knockout rate.
Cruz, 24-1 with 17 knockouts, entered the bout unbeaten since March 2024, while Bravo comes in with a January knockout win over Pedro Campa, erasing his lone professional loss to Xolisani Ndongeni. Cruz has recently transitioned under the guidance of Eddy Reynoso, the trainer responsible for Canelo Alvarez’s championship success, marking his first fight under this new mentorship.
Bravo, 24-1 with 17 knockouts, aims to build on his knockout of Pedro Campa, looking to employ his skills and versatility in the 12-round main event.
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