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Pitbull Cruz will face Lamont Roach in December

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10 months ago

October 9, 2025

Author: Sean Crose

“Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz,” says Premiere Boxing Champions, “and current WBA super featherweight world champion Lamont Roach will fight for the interim WBC super lightweight title.” And so Roach, who was seemingly marginalized after a draw with Gervonta Davis last spring, is once again ready for a sedate fight.

Sure, Roach won’t get a huge payday like he would have gotten in a rematch with Davis, but Davis will next face Jake Paul in a lucrative, novelty fight. Plus, competing against guys like Cruz could have built his reputation almost as much as a draw with Davis. And this sort of thing can lead to increasingly lucrative penalty kicks. However, Roach’s career will not advance if he fails to defeat Cruz.

“I’m used to people talking about their stuff before they get in the ring and then we’ll see what happens,” Ring Magazine quoted Cruz as saying, “All I can say is I’ll show him the same way I showed Rolly… if you talk before the fight, you’ll see in the ring that the bullshit goes away,” Cruz continued. “I’ll come out on top in the end.” The man is called “Pitbull” for a reason.

The thing about Cruz is that this guy has turned the pressure of fighting into something close to an art form. You don’t believe it? Ask Rolly Romero. Roach, on the other hand, is more of a boxer than a knockout artist. However, it should not be underestimated. Many, if not most, believe he should have made a decision on Davis earlier this year. Like Cruz, Roach takes things seriously.

“Taking this fight shows that I’m from the senior school,” WBC quotes Roach as saying. “Cruz is explosive, but I’m ready for anything. If he can’t handle what I bring, it’s going to be a very long night for him” There is no doubt that this man exudes confidence. “I’m in the best shape physically and mentally. Increasing weight is the next step for me. This fight will show what I’m capable of.”

This is an captivating fight that will take place on December 6 in Texas. It’s worth the wait as 2025 comes to an end. Every warrior is unique, hungry and determined, and these are the ingredients of any good fight. The truth is that neither man was expected to do what he did. That in itself is impressive. Seeing them fight, each at their best, will make everything even more impressive

Boxing

Terence Crawford Declares One Current Fighter Unbeatable: He Will Take Over

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2 hours ago

July 27, 2026

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Terence Crawford Declares One Current Fighter Unbeatable: "He Will Take Over"

Terence Crawford believes one man will follow in his footsteps and retire as an unbeaten world champion, essentially becoming a generational great in the process.

‘Bud’ became not only a world champion but a three-division undisputed king, ending his career with a legacy-defining unanimous decision triumph over Canelo Alvarez.

Even before that, Crawford was considered an elite pound-for-pound operator for over a decade, with many believing his most complete performance came against Errol Spence Jr in 2023.

But while the American is perhaps in a class of his own, he nonetheless believes that four-division world champion Shakur Stevenson can achieve a similar degree of success.

The 29-year-old claimed a career-best victory in January, losing just one round as he dethroned Teofimo Lopez with a masterful unanimous decision victory.

Having now signed with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, though, it remains to be seen whether he defends his WBO super-lightweight title or pursues opportunities elsewhere.

Either way, Crawford has told Fight Hub TV that Stevenson has the mental and physical attributes to remain unbeaten at the highest level.

“I think Shakur [will take over]for sure, Shakur hands down. I think, given the opportunity, he’s going to show the world that he’s the best. His mental, his defense [sets him apart]takes his craft serious. He’s the type of the fighter that you gotta pull out the gym. [Is he beatable?] Not at all. Everybody [is] beatable, but I don’t see nobody beating him.”

Since inking a promotional deal with Zuffa, Stevenson has named Devin Haney and Gervonta Davis as two potential opponents who would cement his greatness.

The slick southpaw could therefore compete anywhere between lightweight and 147lbs, depending on which division offers the most realistic opportunities.

Boxing

Usyk Analyzes Anthony Joshuas Performance Against Kristian Prenga After Overcoming Two Knockdowns

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2 days ago

July 25, 2026

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"Usyk Analyzes Anthony Joshua's Performance Against Kristian Prenga After Overcoming Two Knockdowns"

Oleksandr Usyk has shared his reaction to Anthony Joshua‘s dramatic knockout victory against Kristian Prenga.

Usyk nearly suffered his own shock defeat in May when he was pushed to the limit by kickboxing star Rico Verhoevenand two months on it was nrw teammate Joshua’s turn to come close to a massive upset loss that would have stunned the heavyweight division.

The Brit was dropped twice by massive underdog Prenga in the opening round of their clash in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, but ‘AJ’ managed to recover and record a big knockdown of his own in the second round that resulted in the stoppage victory.

Joshua and Usyk now train together, having famously had two battles for the unified world heavyweight title in 2021 and 2022, and the Ukrainian has had his say on his stablemate’s victory over Prenga.

Speaking to TalkSporttwo-time undisputed champion Usyk praised Joshua, insisting ‘AJ is back’ before predicting that Joshua will now claim a knockout win over long-term rival Tyson Fury in his next bout.

“Anthony Joshua is next undisputed champion. First round it’s a test but AJ is back.

It’s boxing, [the] big upper cut is good, it’s a knockdown. AJ [come] back and win.

“Greedy Belly [Fury] will speak now and say weak chin, Greedy Belly get out. AJ wins [against Fury], [he will] knock him out.”

Fury was victorious on Friday as he earned a seventh round retirement win against Mariusz Wach in Thailand, paving the way for the showdown against Joshua later this year.

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Jake Paul Reacts to Anthony Joshuas Stunning Victory Over Kristian Prenga After Two Early Knockdowns

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2 days ago

July 25, 2026

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"Jake Paul Reacts to Anthony Joshua's Stunning Victory Over Kristian Prenga After Two Early Knockdowns"

Jake Paul was the last man to fight Anthony Joshua and he has now revealed his verdict on AJ’s chaotic victory over Kristian Prenga.

Joshua went up against Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturdayin a clash that was expected to be a comfortable win for the former world heavyweight champion in order to set up the long overdue battle against Tyson Fury.

Any hopes of seeing that clash were nearly ended after AJ was dropped twice in the opening round of the bout, though he was able to recover and claim the second round knockout to come out on top and prevent a stunning shock upset from taking place.

Saturday’s outing saw Joshua back in the ring for the first time since his sixth round triumph over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul back in Decemberand now ‘The Problem Child’ himself has shared his reaction to his former rival’s victory over Prenga.

Posting on social mediaPaul praised AJ for earning the win, after returning to action following the tragic car crash he was involved in at the end of last year which took the lives of his two close friends.

“Happy for Joshua with that win after all he’s been through. Remembering Sina and Latz with this one.”

Happy for Joshua with that win after all he’s been through.

Remembering Sina and Latz with this one.

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 25, 2026

The win for Joshua should now tee up for meeting with Fury later this year, after ‘The Gypsy King’ held up his end of the bargain by also securing a win in his warm-up bout on Friday, securing a seventh round retirement win against Mariusz Wach.