Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz says ‘bring it on’ to Ryan Garcia – but December might be too soon

Dogged, festive and energetic, Mexico’s Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz transformed himself from interim 140lbs champion to something much more in Saturday night’s sixth-round knockout of Puerto Rico’s Nestor Bravo

By Lance Pugmire · Boxing Scene

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:23 AM

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Isaac Cruz expressed readiness to fight Ryan Garcia but noted a December date may be too soon.
Cruz secured a sixth-round knockout victory over Nestor Bravo in San Diego.
The victory allowed Cruz to retain his status as interim 140lbs champion.

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Mexican boxer Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz has expressed his readiness to face Ryan Garcia in a potential matchup, though he indicated that a December date might be too soon. Cruz recently secured a sixth-round knockout victory over Puerto Rico's Nestor Bravo in San Diego.

The victory over Bravo saw Cruz defend his position as interim 140lbs champion. Following the win, Cruz welcomed a future bout with Garcia, though scheduling details remain to be finalized.

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Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz says ‘bring it on’ to Ryan Garcia – but December might be too soon

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