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Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz knows what his fans want, and intends to deliver

Saturday night at Pechanga Arena, Mexico’s WBC interim 140lbs champion Cruz, 28-3-2 (18 KOs), defends his belt against Puerto Rico’s Nestor Bravo, 24-1 (17 KOs), atop a DAZN card.

By Tom Ivers · Boxing Scene

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12:44 AM

Key Things to Know

Isaac Cruz defends his WBC interim 140lbs title against Nestor Bravo on Saturday night at Pechanga Arena.
Cruz has consulted with trainer Eddy Reynoso to prepare for the fight under his uncle Eduardo's supervision.
The winner of this bout is positioned to face either Dalton Smith or Alberto Puello for the full WBC title.

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Mexico's WBC interim 140lbs champion Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz is scheduled to defend his belt against Puerto Rico's Nestor Bravo on Saturday night at Pechanga Arena. The bout headlines a DAZN card during Mexican Independence Month. Cruz, who holds a record of 28-3-2 with 18 KOs, is looking to secure a future shot at the full WBC title.

To prepare for the fight, Cruz has adjusted his training camp by consulting with Eddy Reynoso alongside his head trainer and uncle, Eduardo Cruz. As the interim champion, Cruz is positioned to face the winner of the upcoming October 24 title fight between Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.

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Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz knows what his fans want, and intends to deliver

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