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Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach – results and post-fight report
Lamont Roach suffered a second straight controversial stalemate on Saturday in San Antonio, with his fight against Isaac Cruz ending in a majority draw.
Roach, who controversially tied with Gervonta Davis in Marchhe built a delayed winning streak after surviving a third-round knockdown, but was ultimately dropped on the scorecards after a wild fight with Cruz at the Frost Bank Center.
Roach, who had moved up to another division after failing to secure a rematch with Davis, was stripped of his WBA super featherweight title when the opening bell rang.
Cruz, aptly nicknamed “Pitbull”, marched forward from the opening bell and landed head and body on the opening bell.
Roach (25-1-3, 10 KO) was drawn into the shootout and, while he had some success, was overwhelmed by Cruz’s constant pressure and aggressiveness.
With a deadly left hook @IsaacPitbull98 gives Lamont Roach the first KD of his career.
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— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) December 7, 2025
The Mexican, who defeated Omar Salcido Gamez in July, made the decisive breakthrough in the third round, stunning Roach with a left hook that sent the 30-year-old back to the ropes.
Roach’s right hand touched the canvas and the referee awarded the knockdown in Cruz’s favor.
“Pitbull” had control until the mid-range, but “The Reaper” responded by landing a left hook to good effect in the sixth round.
Cruz (28-3-2, 18 KO) had a point deducted for a clinch in the seventh set, and his frustration continued to grow as Roach worked him over and kept missing.
Cruz seemed out of ideas, boxing on the back foot while Roach’s IQ and accuracy led him round after round.
“Pitbull” appeared to be on the verge of losing the 11th round, but he detonated two vicious left hooks, and the two engaged in a furious exchange until the bell.
Roach had his best performance in a tight final round, and many felt the Washington fighter had done enough to win.
However, it wasn’t as if the two judges scored it 113-113, which meant it was a 115-111 tie in Cruz’s favor.
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Cruz defended his interim WBC super lightweight title, but there may be calls for a rematch due to the controversy.
“I just want a fair shake,” Roach said after the fight.
“This is some bulls***. I don’t know what to do. I’m tired of this shit.”
Cruz said he would agree to a rematch as long as it was officiated by a different referee.
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“But with a different judge.
“Without a judge on his side.”
Foster dominates Fulton
O’Shaquie Foster defeated and outclassed Stephen Fulton to win the WBC interim lightweight title by unanimous decision.
The pair were scheduled to fight for Foster’s WBC super featherweight crown, but Fulton, the current WBC featherweight champion, was two pounds over the 130-pound limit at Friday’s weigh-in.
Fulton (23-2, 8 KO) simply had no answer to the question about Foster’s precision and strength and constantly tried to keep the home favorite at bay.
Fulton’s work looked desperate as he tried to get inside in the last few rounds in an attempt to change the vigorous, but Foster (24-3, 12 KO) was able to take him down with a razor-sharp jab and the result was unmistakable and the fight went on the scorecards.
All three judges scored the fight in Foster’s favor with scores of 117-111, 118-110 and 119-109, confirming his dominance.
It is unclear whether “Shock” will return to super featherweight or whether he will now fight at lightweight.
Lara dismisses Gonzalez
Erislandy Lara defended his WBA middleweight world title, defeating Johan Gonzalez twice en route to a comfortable points victory.
Lara (32-3-3, 19 KO) was scheduled to face unified champion Janibek Alimkhanuly, but the fight was canceled on Tuesday after Janibek tested positive for the banned substance meldonium in a VADA test.
The 42-year-old champion was in good shape to start the evening after defeating Gonzalez (36-5, 34 KO) in the first round.
However, after the Venezuelan defeated the count, the two worked challenging for almost the entire fight, canceling each other out in a fight that proved to be unforgettable.
However, Lara caused late-match drama by knocking down Gonzalez again in the final seconds of the final round.
The 34-year-old beat the counter and reached the final bell, where the score reflected Lara’s dominance.
All three judges scored the fight in Lara’s favor with scores of 118-108, 119-107 and 120-106.
Ramos Jr. is getting closer to the world title
Jesus Ramos Jr came close to a world middleweight title shot after defeating Shane Mosley Jr.
Ramos Jr (24-1, 19 KO) and Mosley Jr (22-5, 12 KO) fought side by side for 12 rounds, although Ramos Jr was better and two scores at 117-111 and another at 116-112 confirmed his dominance.
The 24-year-old American secured the interim WBC title and took pole position to fight WBC champion Carlos Adames.
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Martin is back to winning ways
Frank Martin made a spectacular return to winning ways, beating Rances Barthelemy in the fourth round.
Martin (19-1, 13 KO), after a devastating knockout defeat to Gervonta Davis last June, gained weight, and the 30-year-old made his presence felt in the division with his finishing.
“The Ghost” knocked down Barthelemy (30-4-1, 15 KO) in the fourth round, and although the Cuban got up, another left hand later in the round knocked him to his knees.
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— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) December 7, 2025
Undercard remaining
Isaac Lucero (18-0, 14 KO) extended his undefeated career record by stopping Roberto Valenzuela Jr (31-6, 29 KO) in the eighth round.
Dominican featherweight Luis Reynaldo Nunez (22-0, 14 KO) also performed brilliantly, defeating Hector Andres Sosa (18-4, 9 KO) by unanimous decision.
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Chris Billam-Smith forced Ryan Rozicki to retire on the stool at the end of the seventh round of a thrilling Zuffa Boxing UK fight on Saturday in Bournemouth.
Billam-Smith (22-2, 14 KO) finally defeated the tenacious Rozicki before the visiting corner pulled him out before the start of the eighth round of the cruiserweight clash at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Rozicki (21-2-1, 20 KO) started at a breakneck pace, forcing Billam-Smith to exchange pockets with him.
Favorite house obliged, and a cut was already noticeable under the Canadian’s left eye.
In the second round, Rozicki worked continuously, but in the same round he was deducted a point for constantly using his head.
Billam-Smith fired a huge uppercut in the third period, rocking Rozicki as he tried to continue trading.
‘The Bruiser’ regained momentum in the fourth quarter, pinning the Bournemouth player to the ropes and having to take several well-placed punches.
In a pulsating fifth quarter, both players continued to trade blow for blow, with both finding success inside.
The former WBO world champion landed at will in the sixth place, and yet Rozicki bravely and incredibly remained standing in the midst of an avalanche of almost eight punches.
The 31-year-old staggered back to the corner, looking distressed and bloody after throwing further unanswered punches tardy in the seventh period.
Rozicki’s corner saw enough and withdrew his man to give ‘The Gentleman’ his first win since overtaking Brandon Glanton last April.
Billam-Smith has lined up a potential clash with former IBF world champion and Zuffa stablemate Jai Opetaia.
Clarke survives two knockdowns, stops Massey in a thriller
Cheavon Clarke rose to the top twice, stopping Jack Massey in the seventh round of a thrilling cruiserweight bout.
Massey (23-4, 13 KO) was poised for an early stoppage after Clarke (11-2, 9 KO) floored Clarke (11-2, 9 KO) in the fourth with a powerful right hand.
“One Smack” increased the pressure and a body shot knocked down the Kent fighter again.
However, “C4” pulled himself together and delivered a right hand in the seventh set, knocking the 33-year-old down to his pants.
Clarke sensed a break and used a series of right hands, prompting referee Bob Williams to intervene.
Cutler said goodbye to Sutton after his injury
Lee Cutler returned to winning ways after losing to Sam Eggington, and Aaron Sutton withdrew from the competition due to an injury in the third round.
Cutler (16-2, 8 KO) landed a right hand that left Sutton (19-3, 3 KO) writhing in pain from a shoulder injury.
McKenna blows Streeter away
Stephen McKenna bounced back from his loss to Lee Cutler by defeating Casey James Streeter in the first round.
Streeter (15-4-2, 6 KO) somehow stayed on his feet after McKenna (16-1, 15 KO) detonated a brutal left hook, but the subsequent attack knocked him to the ground.
The American defeated the count, but McKenna was relentless and after another series of punches, he forced the referee to intervene.
Undercard remaining
Sam Hickey (5-0, 2 KO) defeated Todd Tompkins with a mighty right hand punch in the second round of the middleweight fight.
Tompkins (4-1) was administered oxygen while he was on the canvas, but the 29-year-old was fortunately back on his feet shortly after.
It all ended in the second when Sam Hickey brutally knocked out Todd Tompkins
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— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) June 6, 2026
Heavyweight Ivan Dychko bounced back from his loss to Jermaine Franklin Jr. after a split decision he won against Harvey Dykes (7-1-1).
Dychko (16-1, 14 KO) came away with two scores of 97-92, outscored by a score of 95-94 in favor of Dykes.
ABSOLUTE DOMINATION
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— Zuffa_Boxing (@Zuffa_Boxing) June 6, 2026
Welterweight prospect Alex MacMillan (4-0, 3 KO) defeated Leo Fanthome (7-3, 1 KO) three times en route to a brutal second-round stoppage victory.
Potential airy heavyweight fighter Leon Hughes (5-0, 4 KO) defeated Mario Vergiev (8-5, 5 KO) in the third round.
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