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Isaac Cruz

Isaac Jonathan Cruz González (born May 23, 1998) is a Mexican professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim super lightweight since July 2025. He also previously held the World Boxing Association (WBA) super lightweight title in 2024.

Infobox

Nickname
Pitbull
Born
Isaac Jonathan Cruz González (1998-05-23) 23 May 1998 (age 27)Mexico City, Mexico
Height
5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight
mw- Lightweight Light welterweight
Reach
mw- 63 1⁄2 in (161 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
33
Wins
28
Win by KO
18
Losses
3
Draws
2

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
33 fights
By knockout
28 wins
18
3 losses
0
By decision
By decision
33 fights
By decision
28 wins
10
3 losses
3
Draws
Draws
33 fights
Draws
28 wins
2
33 fights
28 wins
3 losses
By knockout
18
0
By decision
10
3
Draws
2
· Professional boxing record
33
33
No.
33
Result
Draw
Record
28–3–2
Opponent
Lamont Roach Jr.
Type
MD
Round, time
12
Date
6 Dec 2025
Location
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC interim super lightweight title
32
32
No.
32
Result
Win
Record
28–3–1
Opponent
Omar Salcido
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
19 Jul 2025
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Neveda, U.S.
Notes
Won vacant WBC interim super lightweight title
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
27–3–1
Opponent
Angel Fierro
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
1 Feb 2025
Location
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Neveda, U.S.
30
30
No.
30
Result
Loss
Record
26–3–1
Opponent
José Valenzuela
Type
SD
Round, time
12
Date
3 Aug 2024
Location
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Notes
Lost WBA super lightweight title
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
26–2–1
Opponent
Rolando Romero
Type
TKO
Round, time
8 (12), 0:56
Date
30 Mar 2024
Location
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Won WBA super lightweight title
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
25–2–1
Opponent
Giovanni Cabrera
Type
SD
Round, time
12
Date
29 Jul 2023
Location
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBC Silver lightweight title;Won vacant WBO Latino lightweight title
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
24–2–1
Opponent
Eduardo Ramirez
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (12), 2:27
Date
4 Sep 2022
Location
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Notes
Won vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
23–2–1
Opponent
Yuriorkis Gamboa
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (10), 1:32
Date
16 Apr 2022
Location
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Notes
Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
25
25
No.
25
Result
Loss
Record
22–2–1
Opponent
Gervonta Davis
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
5 Dec 2021
Location
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Notes
For WBA (Regular) lightweight title
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
22–1–1
Opponent
Francisco Vargas
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
19 Jun 2021
Location
Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
21–1–1
Opponent
Jose Matias Romero
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
13 Mar 2021
Location
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
20–1–1
Opponent
Diego Magdaleno
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (12), 0:53
Date
31 Oct 2020
Location
Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
19–1–1
Opponent
Thomas Mattice
Type
MD
Round, time
10
Date
14 Feb 2020
Location
2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
18–1–1
Opponent
Miguel Angel Perez Aispuro
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
7 Dec 2019
Location
Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
17–1–1
Opponent
Eleazar Valenzuela
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:20
Date
16 Feb 2019
Location
Plaza de Toros La Coleta, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
16–1–1
Opponent
Jose Felix
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (8), 2:11
Date
10 Nov 2018
Location
Lienzo Charro Hermanos Ramírez, Corregidora, Mexico
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
15–1–1
Opponent
Jose Angel Flores Chan
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (8), 2:44
Date
6 Oct 2018
Location
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
14–1–1
Opponent
Heberto Persico
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
16 Jun 2018
Location
Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
13–1–1
Opponent
Juan Jose Martinez Alvarez
Type
RTD
Round, time
5 (8), 3:00
Date
17 Feb 2018
Location
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
12–1–1
Opponent
Ricardo Juan Saenz
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (6), 0:56
Date
11 Nov 2017
Location
Inforum, Irapuato, Mexico
13
13
No.
13
Result
Draw
Record
11–1–1
Opponent
Jose Calyecac
Type
PTS
Round, time
6
Date
30 Sep 2017
Location
Centro Regional de Deporte de Las Américas, Ecatepec, Mexico
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Dunis Liñán
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (8), 0:55
Date
1 Jul 2017
Location
Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Ivan Basurto Monroy
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (6), 2:55
Date
22 Apr 2017
Location
Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec, Mexico
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
Raul Hinojosa
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (8), 0:39
Date
3 Dec 2016
Location
Centro de Convenciones, Acapulco, Mexico
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
Daniel Evangelista Jr
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (6), 2:17
Date
22 Oct 2016
Location
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
Carlos Marcelino Santiago
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (6), 0:47
Date
27 Aug 2016
Location
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Italo Ortiz
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (6), 0:31
Date
2 Apr 2016
Location
Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
6
6
No.
6
Result
Loss
Record
5–1
Opponent
Luis Miguel Montaño
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
6 Feb 2016
Location
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Francisco Valadez
Type
MD
Round, time
6
Date
5 Sep 2015
Location
Centro de Espectáculos del Recinto Ferial, Metepec, Mexico
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Rafael Lopez Garcia
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 0:22
Date
8 Aug 2015
Location
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Jose Eduardo Zamudio
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (4), 1:47
Date
27 Jun 2015
Location
Centro Civico de Ecatepec, Ecatepec, Mexico
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Brandon Gonzalez
Type
SD
Round, time
4
Date
23 May 2015
Location
Centro de Espectáculos del Recinto Ferial, Metepec, Mexico
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Luis Yan Revilla
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (4), 1:30
Date
14 Mar 2015
Location
Auditorio Municipal, Naucalpan, Mexico
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
33
Draw
28–3–2
Lamont Roach Jr.
MD
12
6 Dec 2025
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Retained WBC interim super lightweight title
32
Win
28–3–1
Omar Salcido
UD
10
19 Jul 2025
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Neveda, U.S.
Won vacant WBC interim super lightweight title
31
Win
27–3–1
Angel Fierro
UD
10
1 Feb 2025
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Neveda, U.S.
30
Loss
26–3–1
José Valenzuela
SD
12
3 Aug 2024
BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Lost WBA super lightweight title
29
Win
26–2–1
Rolando Romero
TKO
8 (12), 0:56
30 Mar 2024
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Won WBA super lightweight title
28
Win
25–2–1
Giovanni Cabrera
SD
12
29 Jul 2023
T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained WBC Silver lightweight title;Won vacant WBO Latino lightweight title
27
Win
24–2–1
Eduardo Ramirez
KO
2 (12), 2:27
4 Sep 2022
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Won vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
26
Win
23–2–1
Yuriorkis Gamboa
TKO
5 (10), 1:32
16 Apr 2022
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental lightweight title
25
Loss
22–2–1
Gervonta Davis
UD
12
5 Dec 2021
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
For WBA (Regular) lightweight title
24
Win
22–1–1
Francisco Vargas
UD
10
19 Jun 2021
Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
23
Win
21–1–1
Jose Matias Romero
UD
12
13 Mar 2021
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
22
Win
20–1–1
Diego Magdaleno
KO
1 (12), 0:53
31 Oct 2020
Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
21
Win
19–1–1
Thomas Mattice
MD
10
14 Feb 2020
2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20
Win
18–1–1
Miguel Angel Perez Aispuro
UD
8
7 Dec 2019
Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
19
Win
17–1–1
Eleazar Valenzuela
KO
1 (10), 2:20
16 Feb 2019
Plaza de Toros La Coleta, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
18
Win
16–1–1
Jose Felix
TKO
3 (8), 2:11
10 Nov 2018
Lienzo Charro Hermanos Ramírez, Corregidora, Mexico
17
Win
15–1–1
Jose Angel Flores Chan
KO
1 (8), 2:44
6 Oct 2018
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
16
Win
14–1–1
Heberto Persico
UD
8
16 Jun 2018
Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
15
Win
13–1–1
Juan Jose Martinez Alvarez
RTD
5 (8), 3:00
17 Feb 2018
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
14
Win
12–1–1
Ricardo Juan Saenz
TKO
2 (6), 0:56
11 Nov 2017
Inforum, Irapuato, Mexico
13
Draw
11–1–1
Jose Calyecac
PTS
6
30 Sep 2017
Centro Regional de Deporte de Las Américas, Ecatepec, Mexico
12
Win
11–1
Dunis Liñán
TKO
7 (8), 0:55
1 Jul 2017
Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Durango, Mexico
11
Win
10–1
Ivan Basurto Monroy
TKO
3 (6), 2:55
22 Apr 2017
Unidad Deportiva Martín Alarcón, Metepec, Mexico
10
Win
9–1
Raul Hinojosa
TKO
6 (8), 0:39
3 Dec 2016
Centro de Convenciones, Acapulco, Mexico
9
Win
8–1
Daniel Evangelista Jr
TKO
3 (6), 2:17
22 Oct 2016
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
8
Win
7–1
Carlos Marcelino Santiago
KO
1 (6), 0:47
27 Aug 2016
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
7
Win
6–1
Italo Ortiz
TKO
1 (6), 0:31
2 Apr 2016
Centro de Convenciones, Tlalnepantla, Mexico
6
Loss
5–1
Luis Miguel Montaño
UD
8
6 Feb 2016
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
5
Win
5–0
Francisco Valadez
MD
6
5 Sep 2015
Centro de Espectáculos del Recinto Ferial, Metepec, Mexico
4
Win
4–0
Rafael Lopez Garcia
KO
1 (4), 0:22
8 Aug 2015
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City, Mexico
3
Win
3–0
Jose Eduardo Zamudio
TKO
3 (4), 1:47
27 Jun 2015
Centro Civico de Ecatepec, Ecatepec, Mexico
2
Win
2–0
Brandon Gonzalez
SD
4
23 May 2015
Centro de Espectáculos del Recinto Ferial, Metepec, Mexico
1
Win
1–0
Luis Yan Revilla
KO
1 (4), 1:30
14 Mar 2015
Auditorio Municipal, Naucalpan, Mexico
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Regional boxing titles
Regional boxing titles
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byVasiliy Lomachenko
VacantTitle last held byVasiliy Lomachenko
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byVasiliy Lomachenko
Sporting positions
WBO Inter-Continentallightweight Champion April 16, 2022 – 2022Vacated
Sporting positions
VacantTitle next held byKeyshawn Davis
VacantTitle last held byZaur Abdullaev
VacantTitle last held byZaur Abdullaev
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byZaur Abdullaev
Sporting positions
WBC Silverlightweight Champion September 4, 2022 – March 30, 2024Won world title
Sporting positions
VacantTitle next held byMark Chamberlain
VacantTitle last held byMiguel Madueno
VacantTitle last held byMiguel Madueno
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byMiguel Madueno
Sporting positions
WBO Latinolightweight Champion July 29, 2023 – March 30, 2024Won world title
Sporting positions
VacantTitle next held byAlan Abel Chaves
World boxing titles
World boxing titles
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded byRolando Romero
Preceded byRolando Romero
Sporting positions
Preceded byRolando Romero
Sporting positions
WBA light-welterweight champion March 30 – August 3, 2024
Sporting positions
Succeeded byJosé Valenzuela
VacantTitle last held byAlberto Puello
VacantTitle last held byAlberto Puello
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byAlberto Puello
Sporting positions
WBC super lightweight championInterim title July 19, 2025 – present
Sporting positions
Incumbent
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byVasiliy Lomachenko
WBO Inter-Continentallightweight Champion April 16, 2022 – 2022Vacated
VacantTitle next held byKeyshawn Davis
VacantTitle last held byZaur Abdullaev
WBC Silverlightweight Champion September 4, 2022 – March 30, 2024Won world title
VacantTitle next held byMark Chamberlain
VacantTitle last held byMiguel Madueno
WBO Latinolightweight Champion July 29, 2023 – March 30, 2024Won world title
VacantTitle next held byAlan Abel Chaves
World boxing titles
Preceded byRolando Romero
WBA light-welterweight champion March 30 – August 3, 2024
Succeeded byJosé Valenzuela
VacantTitle last held byAlberto Puello
WBC super lightweight championInterim title July 19, 2025 – present
Incumbent

References

  1. In 2010, the WBC created the "Silver Championship", intended as a replacement for interim titles.
  2. Premier Boxing Champions tale of the tape prior to the Lamont Roach Jr. fight.
  3. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/10/31/21544032/davis-vs-santa-cruz-results-highlights-gervonta-viciously-knocks-out-leo-video-watch-showtime-boxing
  4. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/10/31/21543964/davis-vs-santa-cruz-results-isaac-cruz-demolishes-diego-magdaleno-53-seconds-knockout-boxing-news
  5. Tapology
    https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/558176-benavidez-vs-ellis-jose-matias-romero-vs-isaac-pitbull-cruz-jr
  6. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/6/20/22542027/charlo-vs-montiel-results-and-highlights-charlo-wins-unanimous-decision-wbc-title-boxing-news-2021
  7. Boxing Junkie
    https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2021/06/isaac-cruz-outpoints-francisco-vargas-in-fight-that-turns-ugly
  8. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/12/6/22819939/gervonta-davis-vs-isaac-cruz-highlights-results-tank-wins-decision-ko-streak-ends-boxing-news-2021
  9. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/4/17/23028469/spence-vs-ugas-highlights-results-errol-stops-yordenis-calls-out-terence-crawford-boxing-news-2022
  10. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/3/29/23002352/isaac-cruz-next-fight-learned-loss-gervonta-davis-ready-yuriorkis-gamboa-boxing-news-2022
  11. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/9/5/23337403/ruiz-vs-ortiz-full-fight-video-highlights-results-decision-scores-three-knockdowns-boxing-news-2022
  12. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/9/4/23337325/ruiz-vs-ortiz-video-highlights-results-isaac-cruz-calls-out-gervonta-davis-haney-boxing-news-2022
  13. Bad Left Hook
    https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/7/30/23812718/spence-vs-crawford-official-scorecard-terence-domination-errol-scores-boxing-news-2023
  14. PBC Boxing
    https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/isaac-cruz-vs-giovanni-cabrera/stats
  15. Bleacher Report
    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10106584-report-rolly-romero-isaac-cruz-agree-to-contract-for-140-pound-title-fight-in-march.
  16. ESPN.com
    https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/39842182/isaac-cruz-stops-rolando-romero-erislandy-lara-julio-cesar-martinez-shine-wins
  17. FIGHTMAG
    https://www.fightmag.com/isaac-cruz-really-well-prepared-for-title-defense-against-jose-valenzuela/
  18. "Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela schedule, results from 2024 boxing fight"
    https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/isaac-cruz-vs-jose-valenzuela-results/488a6b688b9ab6dc4e71c249
  19. FIGHTMAG
    https://www.fightmag.com/isaac-cruz-vs-angel-fierro-among-bouts-confirmed-for-benavidez-morrell-undercard/
  20. RingMagazine.com
    https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/isaac-cruz-overcomes-angel-fierro-wins-ten-round-decision-in-mexican-war
  21. "WBC Introduces "Aztec Warrior" Belt: A Tribute to Israel Vazquez - World Boxing Council"
    https://wbcboxing.com/en/wbc-introduces-aztec-warrior-belt-a-tribute-to-israel-vazquez/
  22. FIGHTMAG
    https://www.fightmag.com/pacquiao-vs-barrios-undercard-fundora-tszyu-2-official-pitbull-rematches-fierro/
  23. www.boxingscene.com
    https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/omar-salcido-in-talks-to-fight-pitball-cruz-after-angel-fierro-withdraws-with-illness
  24. RingMagazine.com
    https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/omar-salcido-replaces-angel-fierro-as-isaac-cruz-opponent
  25. FIGHTMAG
    https://www.fightmag.com/omar-salcido-faces-isaac-cruz-after-angel-fierro-withdraws-with-medical-emergency/
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