The Rise of Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz: The Second Hottest Mexican Fighter in Boxing
Kosport Magazine – 04/02/2024
Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has been making waves in the boxing world with his recent victory over WBA light welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero. The Mexican fighter has caught the attention of fans and experts alike, with many calling him the “second hottest Mexican fighter in boxing” after Canelo Alvarez.
Cruz’s electrifying performance at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas had the crowd on their feet, stealing the show from the main event fight between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora. It was clear that the fans saw Cruz as the more entertaining and exciting fighter.
But with this impressive win, the question now is, who will Pitbull Cruz face next? At 5’4″, he may be on the smaller side for the 140-pound division, but he has his sights set on big money fights against the likes of Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia.
However, Cruz has made it clear that he’s not interested in facing WBC champion Devin Haney, as he wants to fight opponents who come to fight. A rematch with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis at 135 or 140 pounds could also be a possibility, but it’s likely that Cruz would have to return to lightweight for that fight to happen.
In a recent interview with the Probox TV YouTube channel, boxing expert Paulie Malignaggi praised Cruz’s unbreakable spirit and entertaining style. “He has the attitude of a fighter. Nothing breaks him, he comes forward and even if you put an offensive on him, it doesn’t deter him,” Malignaggi said.
“He’s also dependable in that he’s always going to be entertaining. You’re not going to see an Isaac Cruz fight that doesn’t entertain you because his style is pure entertainment.”
But Malignaggi also pointed out that Cruz’s kryptonite is fighters who box him, as seen in his loss to Tank Davis and his narrow win over Giovanni Cabrera. If he stays at 140 pounds, Cruz could face issues against Haney, who is known for his hit-and-run style.
Despite this, Malignaggi believes that Cruz is currently the second hottest Mexican fighter in boxing, right behind Canelo Alvarez. “In the moment right now, I don’t think there’s a Mexican fighter that is generating more talk in boxing besides Canelo Alvarez and Pitbull Cruz,” he said.
One of the key factors that make Cruz a dangerous opponent is his ability to maintain his positioning even when under attack. “Even if you attack Pitbull Cruz, he stays in this little pocket so he can punch back at you. He doesn’t bust position, which is so important,” Malignaggi explained.
“It’s subtle and underrated. That’s why he’s consistently dangerous, and that’s why a guy like Rolly Romero, who has the worst jab that I can ever imagine, couldn’t get this guy off of him because his positioning is always dangerous.”
With his exciting style and unbreakable spirit, it’s no surprise that Cruz is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about Mexican fighters in the sport. And as he continues to climb the ranks, we can expect to see more thrilling performances from the rising star.
Summary:
Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has emerged as one of the hottest Mexican fighters in boxing after his impressive victory over WBA light welterweight champion Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero. With his unbreakable spirit and entertaining style, Cruz has caught the attention of fans and experts alike. But with big money fights on the horizon, the question remains – who will Pitbull Cruz face next?
