All-action Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and reigning WBA Tremendous Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach went face-to-face at a press convention in San Antonio on Wednesday to formally announce their showdown headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View occasion on Prime Video on Saturday, December 6 from Frost Financial institution Heart in San Antonio.
Pitbull vs. Roach presents a pivotal 140-pound conflict as every search for a signature victory to separate themselves from the remainder of the stacked tremendous light-weight division. The favored Mexican star Cruz will hope to ship his followers dwelling glad, whereas Roach can proceed to push his trajectory upward after preventing Gervonta “Tank” Davis to a much-discussed draw earlier this yr.
Here’s what the press convention individuals needed to say Wednesday from Frost Financial institution Heart:
ISAAC “PITBULL” CRUZ
“Individuals can count on to see the start of a brand new Mexican celebrity and Isaac Cruz taking that WBC belt dwelling.
“There’s actually nothing for me to say as a result of I’m used to fighters speaking trash earlier than they step into the ring. I’m gonna present him the identical means that I confirmed ‘Rolly’. That trash discuss means nothing, as a result of I’m gonna come out on prime.
“The objective on this struggle is to make the followers the true winners of the evening. That is my alternative to stamp my legacy much more. I can’t wait. You received’t need to miss it.
“We’re undoubtedly gonna give him an unfriendly welcome to the 140-pound division. I’m skilled on this division, however I’m not overlooking him simply because he’s transferring up in weight. I’m not gonna underestimate what he can do at this weight class.
“I’m getting ready to be the most effective model of ‘Pitbull’ Cruz that there’s and be sure that the followers who spend their cash get the most effective present potential and depart having fun with it as a lot as I’ll.
“I do know I can knock him out. He’s human and the punches harm him identical to anybody else. We’re gonna be sure that we accomplish that goal when the time comes.
“We all know Roach is a superb fighter who likes to tackle challenges identical to we do. He’s somebody who will help me present a terrific struggle for the followers.
“We’ve been constant all yr and that’s what has helped us be so profitable. We’re going to take it into this struggle as effectively and get one other victory.
“Roach gave Gervonta Davis struggle, however I’m simply targeted on my work. The one factor on my thoughts is what I can do within the ring towards Lamont Roach.”
LAMONT ROACH
“I advised everybody what I’m right here to do. I need to carry old-school boxing again. Me accepting this struggle with Cruz proves that I’m like that. I’m undoubtedly gonna offer you guys a banger.
“I’m assured in my work. Like some other struggle. It’s not simply ‘Pitbull’. I’m all the time trying to harm, demolish and cease each opponent. I search for that chance each time.
“Cruz is a hell of a fighter. He’s explosive and he’s the sort of man the followers like to see. I’m undoubtedly a terrific dance accomplice to enrich his type. Simply be tuned in. It’s gonna be what you guys count on. I’m gonna win and it’s gonna be a terrific present.
“I like going through his type, as a result of it performs proper into my strengths. It’s gonna present on December 6. All I’ve to do is do what I understand how to do and I’ll be victorious for certain.
“Should you can’t face up to what I’ve acquired, then it’s gonna be an extended evening for you. Should you’re prepared, then it’s gonna be a terrific struggle.
“I’m gonna be sturdy as hell. I’ve much less weight to chop and extra room to work with. I’m in my bodily prime proper now and transferring up in weight is one other notch for me.
“’Pitbull’ was all the time on our radar. We weren’t shocked when it got here collectively. I’m attempting to be top-of-the-line fighters on this planet. So going up and beating a champion like Cruz is a testomony to what I can do within the ring.
“This is able to be a terrific assertion. A few of these fighters may see me as a smaller man arising in weight and be wanting to struggle me. Once I win this struggle, I’ll be in line for the WBC champion or any of the opposite champions. That’s what I would like. I need to give followers the most effective fights and show I’m top-of-the-line fighters on this planet.”
ISAAC CRUZ SR., Cruz’s Father & Coach
“This can be a nice honor for us to have this struggle with Isaac in the primary occasion. Thanks to Lamont Roach for accepting this struggle. We are able to’t wait to placed on a present. We’re undoubtedly gonna take advantage of out of this chance.”
LAMONT ROACH SR., Roach’s Father & Coach
“I’m so enthusiastic about this struggle and to be right here in San Antonio. We’ve fought right here earlier than and had outing and beloved the followers. I’ve acquired some roots right here in Texas, so I like to be right here. The whole lot’s greater in Texas and we’re right here to have an enormous matchup of champion towards champion.
“We all know ‘Pitbull’ is coming, however we’re gonna be prepared. My son stated he’s able to go on his legacy run and we’re exhibiting it by arising right here to 140. We’re right here to make noise and make an announcement.”
TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions
“It’s nice to be again selling one other massive struggle within the Alamo Metropolis. San Antonio has a wealthy boxing historical past with so many nice battles and nice champions. On Saturday, December 6 we’re gonna come proper again with ‘Pitbull’ Cruz taking over Lamont Roach.
“Everyone knows ‘Pitbull’ is a Mexican fan-favorite and Roach is coming off a controversial draw over some of the harmful fighters within the sport, which proved that he’s one of many prime fighters on the market as we speak. Now he’s stepping up in weight as soon as once more to tackle the damaging slugger Cruz. Roach is exhibiting that he has an old-fashioned mentality and is prepared to tackle all challengers.
“This can be a very harmful struggle for each fighters and each fighters really feel they’ll win this struggle. The winner will probably be in a terrific place heading into 2026.
“This sport wants a brand new star and with a spectacular win by ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, he might be launched into taking on these coveted Could and September Mexican holidays. A giant win by Lamont may put him in place to be the subsequent massive American pay-per-view star. There’s so much on the road and it’s gonna be a terrific evening on Saturday, December 6 right here in San Antonio.”
