In February, former junior welterweight title holder Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (27-3-1, 18 KOs) edged out all-action contender Angel Fierro (23-3-2, 18 KOs) via unanimous decision in an early 2025 fight of the year contender. The two Mexican warriors combined to throw 1,410 punches over the ten rounds of action. Cruz was declared the winner by tallies of 98-92, 97-93 and 96-94. A rematch has been scheduled for July 19th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It will be part of the Premiere Boxing Champions pay-per-view card headlined by Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios. Here is what the two junior welterweights had to say at a press envent earlier this week:
ISAAC CRUZ
“We’re going to put on a show once again. Come out to see me once again get the victory. I can’t wait to see everyone in Las Vegas.
“I’m not worried about what he said. He says I don’t have a chin, but I still beat him. We’re gonna see on July 19.
“It’s not even worth replying to what Angel is saying right now. I’m gonna respond with my fists when that bell rings.
“I’m gonna win. There’s nothing more to say. Get ready, because I’m leaving that ring with another victory.
“He’s just one more in a long line of talkers who like to talk outside of the ring. I like to do my talking inside of the ring.”
ANGEL FIERRO
“I’m here to remove the bitter taste from my mouth from the first fight with Cruz. It’s gonna be a great fight and I can’t wait.
“I figured Isaac Cruz out in our first fight, and now he’s gonna have to figure me out. Isaac doesn’t have the chin that people say he has. So let’s see if he can figure out what to do in the rematch.
“We’re here because he didn’t win so convincingly. We’ll see what happens next. Everyone will see on July 19.
“In the third round of our last fight, I showed that I can rock him. No matter what he says, that happened. I said that I was gonna brawl the first time and it’s gonna be the same thing again. I’m gonna brawl my way to winning the fight, no matter what.
“I’m coming to give it my all. It’s win or go home. 100%. I don’t think about anything else other than winning.”
