Isaac Cruz

Isaac Cruz

“Pitbull”

RECORD

24 - 2 - 1

KOs

17

Weight 134.25 lbs (60.91 kg)

Age 25

Home Mexico City, Distrito Federal, MEX 

Complete Stats

One of the most ferocious fighters in the sport, lightweight contender Isaac Cruz is on the rise and poised to make a run at a world title. Read Bio

Last Fight

Win vs Eduardo Ramirez

Sep 04, 2022 / Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

Isaac Cruz WINS against Eduardo Ramirez by KO in Round 2 of 12

Latest News

Isaac Cruz News
PBC PodcastPBC Boxing Video
Jan 4, 2023 / Isaac Cruz, Chris Colbert, Davis vs Garcia, The PBC Podcast

The PBC Podcast: Isaac Cruz, Chris Colbert & Davis-Garcia

A stacked episode ahead of 2023's inaugural big fight on Saturday night as boxing superstar Gervonta "Tank" Davis takes on Hector Luis Garcia on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View.

Andy RuizPBC Boxing Video
Sep 5, 2022 / Ruiz vs Ortiz, Cruz vs Ramirez, Mares vs Flores, Valenzuela vs De Los Santos, Andy Ruiz Jr, Luis Ortiz, Isaac Cruz, Eduardo Ramirez, Miguel Flores, Abner Mares, Jose Valenzuela, Edwin De Los Santos

Andy Ruiz Drops Luis Ortiz Three Times, Wins Unanimous Decision

The former unified heavyweight champion puts on a power punching display, taking a major step toward another world title shot in the main event of FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Errol Spence Jr. PBC Boxing Video
Apr 17, 2022 / Spence vs Ugas, Cruz vs Gamboa, Valenzuela vs Vargas, Crowley vs Lopez, Errol Spence Jr., Yordenis Ugas, Isaac Cruz, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Jose Valenzuela, Cody Crowley, Josesito Lopez, Eimantas Stanionis, Radzhab Butaev, Vito Mielnicki Jr., Angel Barrientes

Spence Stops Ugas in Masterful Performance, Unifies Titles

The undefeated welterweight king looks better than ever, stopping the brave Cuban to become a three-belt champion in front of hometown fans Saturday night on SHOWTIME pay-per-view.

Fights

Isaac Cruz Fights

Win vs Eduardo Ramirez 27-3-3

Sep 04, 2022 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California

Isaac Cruz WINS against Eduardo Ramirez by KO in Round 2 of 12

Win vs Yuriorkis Gamboa 30-5-0

Apr 16, 2022 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Isaac Cruz WINS against Yuriorkis Gamboa by TKO in Round 5 of 10

LOSS vs Gervonta Davis 29-0-0

Dec 05, 2021 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Gervonta Davis WINS against Isaac Cruz by UD in Round 12 of 12

Win vs Francisco Vargas 27-3-2

Jun 19, 2021 Toyota Center, Houston, Texas

Isaac Cruz WINS against Francisco Vargas by UD in Round 10 of 10

Win vs Matias Romero 24-0-0

Mar 13, 2021 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut

Isaac Cruz WINS against Matias Romero by UD in Round 12 of 12

Win vs Diego Magdaleno 32-4-0

Oct 31, 2020 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Isaac Cruz WINS against Diego Magdaleno by KO in Round 1 of 12

WIN vs Thomas Mattice 15-1-1

Feb 14, 2020 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Thomas Mattice LOSES to Isaac Cruz by MD in Round 10 of 10

Win vs Miguel Angel Perez Aispuro 12-9-2

Dec 07, 2019 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Isaac Cruz WINS against Miguel Angel Perez Aispuro by UD in Round 8 of 8

Win vs Eleazar Valenzuela 18-10-4

Feb 16, 2019 Plaza de Toros La Coleta, San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Eleazar Valenzuela by KO in Round 1 of 10

Win vs Jose Felix 37-3-1

Nov 10, 2018 Lienzo Charro Hermanos Ramírez, Corregidora, Queretaro, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Jose Felix by TKO in Round 3 of 8

Win vs Jose Angel Flores Chan 5-2-1

Oct 06, 2018 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Jose Angel Flores Chan by KO in Round 1 of 8

Win vs Heberto Persico 9-10-0

Jun 16, 2018 Auditorio Centenario, Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Heberto Persico by UD in Round 8 of 8

Win vs Juan Jose Martinez 26-5-0

Feb 17, 2018 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Juan Jose Martinez by RTD in Round 5 of 8

Win vs Juan Jose Martinez Alvarez 26-5-0

Feb 17, 2018 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Juan Jose Martinez Alvarez by RTD in Round 5 of 8

Win vs Ricardo Juan Saenz 0-1-0

Nov 11, 2017 Palenque INFORUM, Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Ricardo Juan Saenz by TKO in Round 2 of 6

Draw vs Jose Calyecac 5-2-0

Sep 30, 2017 Centro Regional de Deporte de Las Américas, Ecatepec, México, Mexico

Isaac Cruz DRAWS with Jose Calyecac by PTS in Round 6 of 6

Win vs Dunis Linan 24-34-4

Jul 01, 2017 Auditorio Centenario, Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Dunis Linan by TKO in Round 7 of 8

Win vs Ivan Basurto 4-1-0

Apr 22, 2017 Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec, México, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Ivan Basurto by TKO in Round 3 of 6

Win vs Raul Hinojosa 12-7-1

Dec 03, 2016 Centro de Convenciones, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Raul Hinojosa by TKO in Round 6 of 8

Win vs Daniel Evangelista Jr 19-6-2

Oct 22, 2016 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Daniel Evangelista Jr by TKO in Round 3 of 6

Win vs Carlos Marcelino Santiago 7-0-0

Aug 27, 2016 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Carlos Marcelino Santiago by KO in Round 1 of 6

Win vs Italo Ortiz 2-1-1

Apr 02, 2016 Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla, México, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Italo Ortiz by TKO in Round 1 of 6

LOSS vs Luis Montano Alvarez 9-5-0

Feb 06, 2016 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Luis Montano Alvarez WINS against Isaac Cruz by UD in Round 8 of 8

LOSS vs Luis Miguel Montano 8-5-0

Feb 06, 2016 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Luis Miguel Montano WINS against Isaac Cruz by UD in Round 8 of 8

Win vs Francisco Valadez 1-4-1

Sep 05, 2015 Centro de Espectáculos del Recinto Ferial, Metepec, México, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Francisco Valadez by MD in Round 6 of 6

Win vs Rafael Lopez Garcia 1-0-0

Aug 08, 2015 Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Rafael Lopez Garcia by KO in Round 1 of 0

Win vs Jose Eduardo Zamudio 1-3-0

Jun 27, 2015 Centro Civico de Ecatepec, Ecatepec, México, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Jose Eduardo Zamudio by TKO in Round 3 of 4

Win vs Brandon Gonzalez 1-0-0

May 23, 2015 Centro de Espectáculos del Recinto Ferial, Metepec, México, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Brandon Gonzalez by SD in Round 4 of 4

Win vs Luis Yan Revilla 1-0-0

Mar 14, 2015 Auditorio Municipal, Naucalpan, México, Mexico

Isaac Cruz WINS against Luis Yan Revilla by KO in Round 1 of 4

Stats

Isaac Cruz “Pitbull”

  • WINS 24
  • LOSSES 2
  • DRAWS 1
  • KOs 17

Weight 134.25 lbs (60.91 kg)

Height 5'4" (1.63 m)

Reach 63" (160 cm)

  • Born

    May 23, 1998
  • Age

    25
  • Country

    Mexico
  • Born in

    Mexico City, Distrito Federal
  • Trains in

    Mexico City, Distrito Federal
  • Stance

    Orthodox
  • Rounds Boxed

    128
  • KO Percentage

    62.96%
  • Boxing Hero

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Bio

Isaac Cruz Bio

Isaac Cruz is one of the hottest young fighters in boxing today. Cruz's tenacity and power punching have made him a rising star in the sport as he closes in on a world lightweight title that could catapult him toward stardom.

A Family Of Fighters

A third-generation fighter out of Mexico City, Mexico, Isaac Jonathan Cruz Gonzalez embraced the family legacy at an early age.

"My childhood was in Magdalena Contreras in Mexico City. I grew up with my parents separated, so I was living with my mother and I played in the street freely and safely with my brother and the neighbors," said Cruz.  

"But my grandfather was a fighter and my father was a fighter. I started training at the age of seven. The reason is because I did not want to be just another number or a statistic. From the start, I wanted to be someone who shined brightly above the rest."

Cruz won 73 of 85 amateur bouts with 50 knockouts. He was the Mexico City champion from 2010-2014, a regional champion from 2011-20014 and participated in three Olympic trials.  

A 16-year-old Cruz debuted in March 2015 with a 90-second stoppage of Luis Yan Revilla, who represented his first of five victories, three of which were by knockout. 

Cruz went 4-1 (4 KOs) in 2016, rebounding from a unanimous decision loss to Luis Miguel Montano in February with four straight knockout wins. 

"I was very happy to win my professional debut and to know what I wanted in professional boxing,” said Cruz. “I felt very excited to defeat four strong, undefeated opponents at the beginning of my career. The lesson that my defeat left me was that you have to be disciplined, committed and improve during each training session,”

Nicknamed "The Pitbull" for his all-action approach, Cruz stopped Ivan Basurto in April 2017, then finished Dunis Linan in three rounds that July, before battling to a six-round draw with Jose Calyecac in September. That November, he stopped Ricardo Juan Saenz.

"I'm 'The Pitbull.' I got the name thanks to my imposing physique and aggressive, forceful fighting style,” said Cruz, who improved to 12-1-1 (10 KOs). “My [boxing idols] are Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, and I've learned to be more constant like they were in my workouts and to correct my technical errors."

Magdaleno vs. Cruz: October 31, 2020 (FOX Sports PPV)

On The Rise

"The Pitbull" stopped three of four opponents in 2018, including a third-round TKO over former world title challenger Jose Felix Jr., who entered at 36-3-1 (28 KOs).

 Cruz followed with two more victories in 2019, a first-round knockout of Eleazar Valenzuela in February, and an eight-round unanimous decision over Miguel Angel Perez Aispuro in December. 

Cruz had fought exclusively in Mexico before facing Aispuro in his American debut at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Aispuro was followed in February 2020 by Cruz’s 10-round majority decision win over the respected Thomas Mattice in Philadelphia. 

“Fighting in Brooklyn was very different from fighting in Mexico. Everything from the hand wrapping, to the commission to the medicals. That experience of fighting in the U.S. will help me both physically and emotionally," said Cruz, who improved to 19-1-1 (14 KOs.)

"The Felix fight was a great, satisfactory and emotional victory. I was confident in my physical and mental capacities and my ability to defeat any elite fighter. Against Mattice, I showed all the connoisseurs of boxing that I don't get tired, know how to go the distance if I don't get an early knockout, and can continue to throw effective punches throughout the entire fight."

Cruz made his intentions known in advance of his most difficult challenge in two-time world title challenger Diego Magdaleno at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Halloween 2020.

“I'm 'The Pitbull.’ I really like to attack, always coming forward and fighting the same no matter who I’m facing,” said Cruz. “I am preparing physically and mentally and above all technically to face Diego Magdaleno. If it is a victory by knockout, that's even better.”

Cruz won by two-knockdown, 53-second stoppage of Magdaleno (32-3, 13 KOs), whom he floored 20 seconds in with a right uppercut before decking him for good with consecutive uppercuts.

Cruz followed up his destruction of Magdaleno with two lopsided wins, a 12-round unanimous decision over Jose Romero in March 2021, then a 10-round unanimous decision over Francisco Vargas on June 19, 2021. 

The impressive run set Cruz up for a mega-bout versus boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis. The two squared off for Davis' WBA World Lightweight Title on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, live on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. 

Davis would win a unanimous decision but Cruz impressed, winning over the crowd with his hard-charging style and "take no prisoners" attitude. 
 
Scorecards read 116-112 and two scores of 115-113, all for Davis.
 
“Viva Mexico. I have nothing to say, the fans are speaking on who won this fight,” Cruz said.

Cruz returned on April 16, 2022, with a vicious fifth-round stoppage of former world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, live on SHOWTIME pay-per-view. 

Cruz vs. Ramirez: September 4, 2022 (FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View)

ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT REEL KO

On September 4, 2022, Cruz took on fellow Mexican Eduardo Ramirez in the co-feature to the Andy Ruiz-Luis Ortiz main event on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. 

Cruz (24-2-1, 17 KOs) delivered yet another a highlight-reel knockout, stopping Ramirez in the second round.
 
"I was ready to win at all costs, for my family and what better way to win than here in front of all the great fans in Los Angeles,” said Cruz.”
 
Midway through round two, Davis showed the fight-changing power that he possesses and that has helped make him a fan favorite in Los Angeles and beyond. Cruz first connected flush with a big left hook around a Ramirez jab that sent Ramirez to the mat hard.
 
While Ramirez was able to get to his feet, Cruz pushed forward, sensing his moment to end the fight. Using a feint right hand, Ramirez caught Cruz cleanly with another left hook and followed up with a powerful right hand to score a second knockdown. This time referee Jack Reiss jumped in immediately and halt the bout 2:27 into the round.
 
In his post-fight interview with FOX Sports’ Heidi Androl, Cruz declared his intention to rematch WBA Lightweight Champion Gervonta Davis, who was seated ringside.
 
"We want the rematch with Gervonta Davis,” said Cruz. “That's what these fans want. I promised the knockout tonight and we got it done.”