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Far from rejecting tanks: Pitbull and Roach Square for a transient title of 140 pounds

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Pitbull vs Roach Dec 6

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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Muhammad Ali recognized one boxer as the true greatest boxer of all time: “I still say he was the best”

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Muhammad Ali ranked one boxer as the true greatest of all time: “I still say he was the best”

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.

His record at one stage was 129 wins from 132 fights, 85 of which were knockout victories. After reigning at welterweight, he moved up to middleweight, where he became a five-time world champion in that category.

When he finally hung up his gloves in 1965, he finished his career with a record of 174 wins in 201 fights, and it’s clear why Ali considers him the best.

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Tim Bradley explains why Lamont Roach can beat William Zepeda

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Image: Tim Bradley Explains Why Lamont Roach Can Beat William Zepeda

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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Roy Jones Jr Says He’ll Return to Fighting One Fighter If He Gets an Eight-Figure Salary: ‘It’ll Make Me Prepare’

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Roy Jones Jr says he’ll return to fight one man if he gets paid eight figures: “It would make me prepare”

Roy Jones Jr has announced his price and is demanding an eight-figure purse if he is to make it through the ropes.

At his peak, the American became one of the best players to ever grace the sport, and his breathtaking speed and overall physical prowess made him seem almost unbeatable.

After winning world titles at middleweight, super middleweight and airy heavyweight, Jones even moved up to heavyweight and dethroned John Ruiz to win the WBA belt in 2003.

The pound-for-pound legend retired in 2018, when many thought his best days were behind him, only to take it to the next level exhibition match with Mike Tyson in 2020

Although it was a non-contest, many believed that Tyson outplayed Jones, who then returned professionally against Anthony Pettis and lost an eight-round decision to the former UFC champion in 2023.

Since then, the 57-year-old has remained on the safer side of the competition, but is now eyeing another comeback, this time against Misfits boxer Tommy Fury.

Having delved into the power side of the sport following previous professional victories over Jake Paul and KSI, Fury is now preparing to face former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall.

I’m talking to Betting showroomJones said he would only be willing to challenge the 27-year-old if he was handsomely rewarded for his troubles.

“Is me vs. Tommy Fury dead? Nothing is dead forever. Roy Jones is still alive. Tommy Fury is still alive. Who knows? For the right money, it would make me go to the gym to get ready.”

“If they give me $10 million of course. Ten and more, yes. If they don’t give me $10 million and more, then no, I’m not wasting my time.”

Fury’s six-round exhibition match with Hall will take place later today at the Manchester Arena, although the result will not affect his professional record of 11-0 (4 KO).

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