Ryan Garcia accepts Pitbull Cruz challenge: ‘Offer is on the table’

Ryan Garcia has stated there is an "offer on the table" for a potential fight with Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz, who challenged Garcia following his recent victory over Nestor Bravo. Garcia had previously predicted Cruz would lose to Bravo, an unlikely outcome, but the prediction led to speculation about a future matchup between the two fighters.

Bravo's victory has reignited discussions about a possible December bout between Garcia and Cruz. Garcia (26-2, 21 KO) would have notable advantages over Cruz (29-3-2, 19 KO) in terms of height, reach, speed, and power if the fight were to take place. The 28-year-old Garcia has previously expressed interest in fighting Cruz on multiple occasions, but Cruz has repeatedly declined.

Garcia has now made it clear that if Cruz refuses the offer for a December fight, Garcia will not entertain any further discussions with him. Garcia remains confident in his ability to defeat Cruz, stating that he will "tame a lion" in the ring.