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Isaac Cruz victory sparks tension over Ryan Garcia fight

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Isaac Cruz defeats Nestor Bravo via sixth-round KO victory sparks tension over Ryan Garcia fight

Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz successfully defended his WBC interim super lightweight title with a sixth-round knockout victory over Nestor Bravo at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego. This victory improved Cruz’s professional record to 29-3-2 with 19 knockouts, while Bravo suffered the first knockout defeat of his career, falling to 24-2. The bout was marked by significant tension and disciplinary issues involving Bravo. Referee Thomas Taylor issued two point deductions against the challenger: the first in the second round for excessive holding, and a second in the fourth round after Bravo attempted to lift and slam Cruz to the canvas. Throughout the match, Taylor issued repeated warnings regarding Bravo’s conduct, including threats of disqualification and the potential loss of his purse. Cruz established early control by dropping Bravo in the opening round. The fight round and ended in the sixth round fight at the 1:30 mark when Cruz landed of the sixth round with a clean left hook that sent Bravo to the canvas; Bravo was unable to beat the count. hook. Following the victory, Cruz called out WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia. Garcia Garcia, who responded via social media, media by accepting the challenge and proposing a December showdown. Negotiations have since been complicated by conflicting claims and expert opinions. Garcia noted has alleged that this would be Cruz has “ducked him on three separate occasions,” despite Cruz’s public challenge in the ring. Additionally, Cruz’s trainer, Abel Sanchez, has advised his “final attempt” fighter to offer Cruz avoid the matchup, predicting a fight, claiming he had previously been denied opportunities to face knockout victory for Garcia by citing the Mexican fighter. The proposed matchup welterweight champion’s superior size, reach, and intelligence. Discrepancies also persist regarding the weight class, as a potential bout would involve require Cruz moving up to move from 140 lbs to the Garcia’s 147 lbs welterweight division. While Cruz indicated that any fight date would require consultation with his team and promoters, Garcia has issued an ultimatum regarding the December timeline. Although Garcia has also been linked to potential bouts with Teofimo Lopez and Gervonta Davis, the prospect of a clash with Cruz has gained significant momentum.

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  1. 2026-09-30 01:46 UTC Isaac Cruz victory sparks tension over Ryan Garcia fight
  2. 2026-09-20 23:56 UTC Isaac Cruz defeats Nestor Bravo via sixth-round KO
  3. 2026-09-20 19:56 UTC Isaac Cruz defeats Nestor Bravo via sixth-round KO
  4. 2026-09-20 12:55 UTC Isaac Cruz defeats Nestor Bravo via sixth-round KO
  5. 2026-09-20 08:13 UTC Isaac Cruz defeats Nestor Bravo via sixth-round KO
  6. 2026-09-20 08:13 UTC Isaac Cruz defeats Nestor Bravo via sixth-round KO
  7. 2026-09-20 03:42 UTC Isaac Cruz defeats Nestor Bravo via sixth-round KO
  8. 2026-09-19 22:44 UTC Isaac Cruz and Nestor Bravo boxing title match
  9. 2026-09-19 21:48 UTC Isaac Cruz and Nestor Bravo boxing title match
  10. 2026-09-16 23:53 UTC Isaac Cruz and Nestor Bravo boxing title match
  11. 2026-09-15 15:48 UTC Isaac Cruz and Nestor Bravo boxing title match
  12. 2026-09-09 16:10 UTC Isaac Cruz and Nestor Bravo boxing title match

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