Isaac Cruz Crushes Nestor Bravo in Six

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz gave Nestor Bravo six rounds of punishment before ending the fight with a clean left hook Saturday night at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. Bravo dropped onto

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 3:09 AM
Isaac Cruz Crushes Nestor Bravo in Six
Key Things to Know
  • Isaac Cruz defeated Nestor Bravo via a sixth-round knockout at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
  • Cruz successfully retained his WBC interim light welterweight title with the victory.
  • Bravo was knocked down twice and had two points deducted for excessive holding and throwing Cruz.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz successfully retained his WBC interim light welterweight title by defeating challenger Nestor Bravo via a sixth-round knockout on Saturday night. The bout took place at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. Cruz dominated the fight from the opening round, consistently landing powerful punches and forcing Bravo into survival mode.

Bravo struggled throughout the contest, suffering two early knockdowns and receiving two separate point deductions from referee Thomas Taylor for excessive holding and throwing Cruz to the canvas. The fight concluded in the sixth round when Cruz landed a clean left hook to Bravo's chin, ending the match as Bravo failed to beat the referee's count.

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