LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 01: Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz wears a canine masks as he makes his ring entrance for an excellent featherweight bout in opposition to Angel Fierro at T-Cell Area on February 01, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cruz received the bout by unanimous choice. (Picture by Steve Marcus/Getty Photos)
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Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is used to being the smaller man in his struggle. The 5-foot-4 brawler by no means relents and stays true to his model, however his upcoming opponent presents an excellent taller job than regular. Cruz is ready to battle Nestor Bravo, who stands 5-foot-9, a full 5 inches taller than Cruz. Bravo can be a legit KO artist with a 70% KO share — which is fairly important for the smaller weight lessons. .
Cruz vs. Bravo Key Details
| Element | Information |
|---|---|
| Principal occasion | Isaac Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo |
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Pechanga Area, San Diego, California |
| At stake | Interim WBC junior welterweight title, Cruz’s first protection |
| Distance | 12 rounds |
| Broadcast | DAZN, from 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT |
| Promoter | Premier Boxing Champions and TGB Promotions |
| Tickets | AXS |
| Isaac Cruz | 28-3-2, 18 KOs, age 28, Mexico Metropolis |
| Nestor Bravo | 24-1, 17 KOs, age 32, Puerto Rico |
| Bravo’s rating | Unranked at 140 by the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF |
| Cruz’s final struggle | Unanimous choice over Omar Salcido, July |
Cruz received the interim belt with a unanimous choice over late substitute Omar Salcido in July, and that is his first protection. Earlier than that he drew with Lamont Roach Jr. final December. Bravo is 32, has been an expert for 11 years and is s. His solely defeat got here by cut up choice to Xolisani Ndongeni. The co-feature can be for an interim WBC title.
The struggle with Bravo shall be Cruz’s first with famed coach, Eddy Reynoso. The identical man who has helped Canelo Alvarez put together for a lot of of his iconic bouts is now in Pitbull’s nook. There was some controversy concerned in Cruz’s choice to rent Reynoso, as he had been skilled by his father previously.
That break — if and when it occurs in a fighter’s profession — is all the time a delicate topic. Reynoso comes on at a time when Cruz could really want to lean on his coach’s eyes as a information contemplating the huge peak and attain (6.5 inches) benefit he’ll want to beat.
Cruz vs. Bravo Card
| Bout | Division | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo | Junior welterweight, 12 rounds | Interim WBC junior welterweight |
| Jesús Ramos Jr. vs. Meiirim Nursultanov | Junior middleweight | Interim WBC junior middleweight |
| Undercard | To be introduced |
As of now, there is just one different struggle exhibiting on the DAZN card, and that pits r vs. the undefeated v. That struggle could possibly be a battle and do effectively to set the stage for Pitbull.
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The best way to Watch Cruz vs. Bravo
| Merchandise | Element |
|---|---|
| Platform | DAZN, subscription |
| Protection begins | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT |
| Location | Pechanga Area, San Diego |
| Collection | Premier Boxing Champions on DAZN |
Think about what occurs if Cruz loses — or worst but — will get knocked out. Critics and trollers are going to attribute the defeat to Pitbull leaving his father to coach with Reynoso. That’s unfair and never essentially related, however everyone knows that it’ll occur. Irrespective of how we have a look at it, Cruz comes into this struggle with a whole lot of strain on his again and an opponent with actual warmth on his punches.
It’s going to make for an intriguing battle.
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