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Far from rejecting tanks: Pitbull and Roach Square for a transient title of 140 pounds
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8 months agoon
In a fight that generated noise because of the well -known, powerful enemy of every man, Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and Lamont Roach will go to the head in a transient way WBC Super Lightweight Title.
This is a very anticipated clash, which puts the two most powerful opponents of Gervont “Tank” Davis “, aims to present the PBC Pay-View event at Prime Video on Saturday, December 6, with Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
Battle for redemption and a novel title
For both fighters, this competition is a chance to go beyond the shadow of a man with whom they are most connected: “Tank” Davis.
Cruz (28-3-1, 18 Kos), a Mexican star, strengthened his status of a legitimate threat when he pushed Davis to a lean razor, a weighty unanimous decision in December 2021. Cruz was the first warrior who took Davis in full distance in the years, winning him the pseudonym “Pitbull” fans, especially in Texas. Now, recently winning the transient WBC title of 140-Funt, he defends him in the main event.
Roach (25-1-2, 10 KO), the prevailing world champion of the Super Feather WBA, enters the fight with his own controversial draw with Davis in March, as a result of many observers should be in favor of Roach. Hoping for a rematch against Davis, now outside the table because of the soon master Master Former to face Jake Paul, Roach immediately skips a slight division to immediately challenge the title in Super Lightweight.
Connections of the “tank”: common enemy Cruz and Roach
The unique narrative of this fight is undeniable: it was two boxers who gave Gervont Davis their most complicated nights finally directed to each other.
Cruz is an aggressive, inexorable pressure warrior, whose style forces opponents to uncomfortable exchanges. Roach is a technically talented anti -tailorrome, whose skillful defense and general of the ring surprised Davis in their March duel. The winner will earn more than a transient WBC belt; They will gain final rights to brag as a man who emerged the most from the Davis saga, preparing for a great fight with the highest name in a lively unit of 140 pounds.
Significant weight for roach
In the case of Lamont Roach, the decision to jump over two weight classes with the Super Feather Wweight (130 pounds) is a calculated risk. While he proved its durability and class at 135 pounds against Davis, Junior Division of the welterweight (140 pounds) is a significant degree of power.
However, going up the smaller, though incredibly powerful, puncher, such as Cruz, allows Roach to apply their advantages of height and range (Roach stands 5’7 ″ with a range of 69 ″, compared to a range of 5’4 ″ and 63 ″). Roach must rely on its excellent IQ boxing to distract Cruz’s pressure, while Cruz will be aimed at closing the distance and testing the roaca chin in a larger weight class.
San Antonio set on showdown PPV: Ticket details
San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center is an ideal place, promising a loud atmosphere, especially considering Cruz’s enormous popularity among the local Latin community.
My fighters will formally start promoting a press conference launching on Wednesday, October 8 at Frost Bank Center.
Ticket information:
Pre -sales tickets: Available Wednesday, October 8, from 10am CT to 22:00 CT via ticketmaster.com with code: PBC
Public on-Sale: starts Thursday, October 9 at 10 am CT via ticketmaster.com
Event date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
Transmission: PBC Pay-view on the best film
The winner of this clash will strengthen as the best contender for 140 pounds and will gain the right to look at the future union and the greatest names in sport.
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Jose Benavidez Sr. calls on Artur Beterbiev to “sit down” and make the fight happen
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54 minutes agoon
June 13, 2026
Jose Benavidez Sr. publicly invited Artur Beterbiev and his team to enter into negotiations to fight David Benavidez.
The comments came after Beterbiev recently discussed previous talks involving both camps. Benavidez Sr., who is David’s father, trainer and manager, said he is ready for the fight to continue.
“Right now, if Beterbiev is watching, their managers are watching, or whoever is making this decision, I am David’s father, coach, manager. Let’s sit down. Let’s make these fights happen. These are the fights we want to make,” Benavidez Sr. he told Fight Hub TV.
“We never got an offer. Like I’m telling you, we never got an offer. But these are the fights we want. With all due respect, I think Beterbiev is a great fighter, man. He’s a very threatening fighter. He’s one of the best right now. He and Bivol are some of the top fighters, but these are the fighters we want to prove ourselves and want to fight.”
Benavidez Sr. added that organizing the fight shouldn’t be a major problem if both sides are interested.
“Let’s organize this fight. It can be fought in five minutes,” said Jose Senior. “These are the fights we want. We are ready to give the people what they want.”
David Benavidez became a three-division world champion earlier this year when he defeated Zurdo Ramirez in the cruiserweight division. Since then, Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are often mentioned among the potential opponents of Benavidez’s next fight.
“Let’s go,” Benavidez Sr. said. “We are ready. These are the fights we want.”

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Muhammad Ali recognized one boxer as the true greatest boxer of all time: “I still say he was the best”
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Many boxing fans consider Muhammad Ali the greatest of all time, but he once revealed his own choice.
Ali’s notable achievements include winning the world heavyweight title three times while talking about the greatest fights in history, including “Rumble In The Jungle” against George Foreman and “Thrilla In Manila” against Joe Frazier.
His final record was 56 wins in 61 fights, also defeating the likes of Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, Earnie Shavers and Ken Norton, and also became a cultural icon outside the ring.
These achievements are why many fans consider Ali to be the greatest of all time, but in a renewed interviewthe heavyweight legend once revealed that he chose Sugar Ray Robinson for the honor.
“This man was attractive. The timing, the speed, the reflexes, the rhythm, his body, everything was attractive.
“I’d say I’m the greatest heavyweight of all time, but pound for pound I still say Sugar Ray Robinson was the best of all time.”
Robinson reigned as the world welterweight champion for five years, from 1946 to 1951, and went on an incredible 91-fight unbeaten streak.
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Tim Bradley explains why Lamont Roach can beat William Zepeda
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5 hours agoon
June 13, 2026
Bradley says Roach’s experience against pressure players and southpaws will give him an advantage on August 1
Tim Bradley thinks Lamont Roach Jr. he is the player best placed to make William Zepeda lose. In a speech on his YouTube channel, Bradley selected Roach as the winner of the vacant WBC lightweight title on August 1 and cited the fight’s stylistic advantages as a key factor.
“I’m picking Roach to win this fight,” Bradley said on his channel. “I think it’s a perfect match in style. I think Roach fights southpaws better than orthodox fighters.”
Roach comes into the fight coming off a draw with Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and a contentious draw with Gervonta Davis, as well as two physically demanding fights against high-pressure fighters that Bradley says has prepared him for Zepeda’s relentless approach.
“I think he fought one of the best southpaws in the world in Tank Davis. And he did damn well against him,” Bradley said. “He wasn’t scared by the force of the impact.”
Bradley believes Roach has the tools needed to neutralize Zepeda’s pressure.
“When guys who like to get forward and be aggressive, nine times out of 10 they don’t like being tackled,” Bradley said. “Roach has the ability to do it. He has the knowledge and the IQ to be able to do it. And if he does it, he will win this fight.”
Bradley also cautioned that Roach cannot afford to leave matters in the judges’ hands, arguing that he needs to create more separation than in recent draws with Isaac Cruz and Gervonta Davis.

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