Isaac Cruz prepares for pivotal fight against Nestor Bravo this weekend
3 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz is set to face Nestor Bravo this weekend at Pechanga Arena. In a final press conference, Cruz emphasized the importance of this bout for his career aspirations, specifically mentioning the desire to compete against bigger names afterward. He labeled this fight as a new chapter in the Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry, promising an entertaining match for spectators. Cruz remains focused solely on Bravo and aims to demonstrate his growth since his last fight, where he learned valuable lessons despite the loss.
- •Cruz and Bravo meet at Pechanga Arena this weekend.
- •Cruz stresses the fight's importance for his career progression.
- •He aims to provide an exciting show for fans.
- •Cruz reflects on lessons learned from his previous loss to Lamont Roach.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Pitbull Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo, Pat Brown, Kieron Conway and a busy boxing weekend: 5 things to watch
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Fans are going to get their money’s worth’: Pitbull Cruz focused on delivering the action in Nestor Bravo fight
- 10:55 PMBad Left Hook — ‘Fans are going to get their money’s worth’: Pitbull Cruz focused on delivering the action in Nestor Bravo fight
"Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz returns to action this weekend in a fight against Nestor Bravo, and in anticipation of the fight he speaks as the final press conference before the fight about how important it is for him to win this fight if he’s to move on to the bigger fights he hopes to land. Check out some of what he had to say with the full video of the press conference below. Cruz on this fight against Bravo “I can tell you it’s a new era for Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. We are here, prepared for a new chapter of the Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry. I can guarantee the fans are going to get their money’s worth when the come to Pechanga Area, when they catch the fight on TV. We’re going to put on a show for everybody. You’re not going to want to miss it.” Cruz on why he says it’s a new era for him “Because this fight means a lot. Because this fight can be something that means a lot for my career and I have to win in order to go and face the big names.” Cruz on whether he’s looking forward to a fight with Ryan Garcia “My mind is fully focused on Nestor Bravo right now. That’s the only thing I’m thinking about. I want the fans to be the biggest winner of the night and to put on a show — that’s all I’m thinking about.” On what he learned in loss to Lamont Roach “I think I actually made the division learn a lesson as far as those that thought I was someone that [only threw hard punches] and came forward and someone that knew to do one thing. They were proven wrong and now I’m here to prove even more and to show them that Lamont Roach, as good of an opponent as he was, it was another chapter in my career.”
"Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is back in action this weekend, attempting to strengthen his claim as one of the most entertaining fighters in the sweet science.
"Isaac Cruz hopes for an impressive showing to launch him back into bigger events.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:26 PMPitbull Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo, Pat Brown, Kieron Conway and a busy boxing weekend: 5 things to watch
Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is back in action this weekend, attempting to strengthen his claim as one of the most entertaining fighters in the sweet science.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:55 PM‘Fans are going to get their money’s worth’: Pitbull Cruz focused on delivering the action in Nestor Bravo fight
Isaac Cruz hopes for an impressive showing to launch him back into bigger events.
- Bad Left HookSep 17, 2026, 10:55 PM‘Fans are going to get their money’s worth’: Pitbull Cruz focused on delivering the action in Nestor Bravo fight
Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz returns to action this weekend in a fight against Nestor Bravo, and in anticipation of the fight he speaks as the final press conference before the fight about how important it is for him to win this fight if he’s to move on to the bigger fights he hopes to land. Check out some of what he had to say with the full video of the press conference below. Cruz on this fight against Bravo “I can tell you it’s a new era for Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. We are here, prepared for a new chapter of the Mexico vs Puerto Rico rivalry. I can guarantee the fans are going to get their money’s worth when the come to Pechanga Area, when they catch the fight on TV. We’re going to put on a show for everybody. You’re not going to want to miss it.” Cruz on why he says it’s a new era for him “Because this fight means a lot. Because this fight can be something that means a lot for my career and I have to win in order to go and face the big names.” Cruz on whether he’s looking forward to a fight with Ryan Garcia “My mind is fully focused on Nestor Bravo right now. That’s the only thing I’m thinking about. I want the fans to be the biggest winner of the night and to put on a show — that’s all I’m thinking about.” On what he learned in loss to Lamont Roach “I think I actually made the division learn a lesson as far as those that thought I was someone that [only threw hard punches] and came forward and someone that knew to do one thing. They were proven wrong and now I’m here to prove even more and to show them that Lamont Roach, as good of an opponent as he was, it was another chapter in my career.”
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