Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz stops Nestor Bravo and says he wants Ryan Garcia fight

Fight result

Cruz floors Bravo in sixth amid repeated fouls and point deductions

Boxing News 24 reported that Isaac Cruz defended his WBC interim super-lightweight title at the Pechanga Arena, sending Nestor Bravo to the canvas with a left hook in round six that produced a full 10-count. Referee Thomas Taylor repeatedly intervened throughout the fight, issuing warnings and deducting points from Bravo in rounds two and four for holding, shoving and what was described as body-slamming Cruz to the canvas. The report also notes Bravo landed several low blows that appeared intentional. The source gives the fighters’ records as Cruz 29-3-2 (19 KOs) and Bravo 24-2 (17 KOs).

Challenge issued

Ryan Garcia takes to X to press for a December meeting with Cruz

According to Boxing News 24, Ryan Garcia posted on X before and after the Cruz–Bravo fight. Prior to the contest Garcia reportedly predicted Cruz would not beat Bravo; following Cruz’s sixth-round finish he posted: “Bravo Pitbull proved me wrong tonight. Let’s do this in December; the offer is on the table. I can tame a lion; I’m not to concerned about taming a pitbull.” The report adds Garcia signalled seriousness about the matchup and warned he would not entertain the fight in future if it is declined this time.

Cruz responds

Pitbull: ‘Here I am for the challenge’ — open to moving up in weight

Boxing News 24 reported that Cruz told media after the press conference he wants the Garcia fight and is prepared to move up to welterweight if necessary. Quoted in the report, Cruz said: “Here I am for the challenge, and I am more than ready. Whether that be December, May, or September, I don’t care about the date. The desire is there, and we will do it.” The story notes fans chanted for Cruz at the arena and that he raised his profile after going the distance with Gervonta Davis.

Training and profile

Cruz joins Eddie Reynoso camp as he eyes a bigger legacy

Boxing News 24’s report says Cruz recently joined the Eddie Reynoso camp. The piece lists other fighters associated with Reynoso, including Rafael Espinoza, Jaime Munguia, and former undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez, and says Cruz is learning both in and out of the ring as he tries to build a legacy among Mexican fighters. The original report is marked unverified; Boxing Ring News is relaying those details from Boxing News 24 and has not independently confirmed them.