Lamont Roach introduced his struggle in opposition to Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz in the present day from a restaurant for his or her conflict on December 6 on PBC on Amazon Prime PPV from San Antonio, Texas.
Leaping to 140 for Gold
Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) will problem Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) for his WBC interim mild welterweight title. He’ll be transferring up from 135 to leap forward of the highest 15 contenders like Jamaine Ortiz within the WBC’s rankings to face Cruz for his interim strap.
It might have been attention-grabbing to see how Roach would cope with Jamaine Ortiz’s energy and velocity if he needed to undergo him for his title shot in opposition to ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, quite than having it given to him on a silver platter.
“On December sixth, dwelling in San Antonio, Texas, I will likely be combating Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz on PPV for the WBC interim mild welterweight championship of the world,” mentioned Roach on social media in the present day, asserting his struggle with Cruz.
That is Roach’s second PPV struggle in a row after arising empty in his 12-round draw in opposition to WBA light-weight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis on March 1, 2025. A number of followers praised Roach for his spectacular efficiency, nevertheless it wasn’t that nice an effort by him. It was a case of Tank wanting so unhealthy, not throwing, and doing little or no.
“‘Pitbull’ Cruz has received a reputation, and Lamont Roach has stepped as much as a reputation now. I’d prefer to see him at 135,” mentioned Bernie Davis to MillCiity Boxing. “I wouldn’t have gone to 140. Lamont Roach ain’t that huge. He’s not that tall of a man. I feel he ought to be capable to get by ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. He ought to be capable to field him.”
‘Pitbull’ Brings the Strain
‘Pitbull’ Cruz’s energy, aggressiveness, and work price could be an excessive amount of for Roach to cope with on this struggle. Trying again at Roach’s struggle with Gervonta Davis, he received hit so much of their conflict earlier this yr on March 1.
The one purpose the struggle was scored a draw is that Tank wasn’t energetic sufficient and spent a number of time ready between punches. Cruz doesn’t depart lengthy pauses between punches, and he received’t be afraid of Roach’s photographs as a result of he’s not an enormous puncher. I can see this going badly for Roach, as his punch resistance isn’t higher than Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.
All of the holding that Roach does to neutralize the offense of his opponents received’t work in opposition to ‘Pitbull’ Cruz as a result of he fights by means of the clinches with quick punches. If Lamont tries that tactic, I doubt it will likely be efficient.
“Positively a call. I don’t see him stopping him. Lamont Roach is selective together with his punches. He throws the appropriate punch on the proper time, and he can field,” mentioned Davis.
Bernie is correct with Roach’s solely path to victory. If he’s going to win, it’s going to be by a call as a result of he doesn’t have the facility to attain a knockout of Cruz.
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— Lamont Roach Jr (@OneOf1x) October 5, 2025
