Trainer Abel Sanchez makes KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Isaac Cruz: “Stay away from him”

Trainer Abel Sanchez has warned Isaac Cruz to avoid a potential fight against Ryan Garcia, predicting that Garcia would knock Cruz out. Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Sanchez stated that Cruz should remain at 140 pounds instead of moving up to welterweight, arguing that Garcia is too big, strong, rangy, and smart for Cruz.

Cruz emerged as the frontrunner for Garcia's proposed December return after Teofimo Lopez was ordered to defend his WBA title against Jack Catterall. Both Garcia and Cruz are coming off stoppage victories, having recently defeated Conor Benn and Nestor Bravo, respectively, though Garcia has recently claimed Cruz is avoiding the bout.