Isaac Cruz

⚠️ Suspended by [Commission] until [Date]

28 ❌ 3 ➖ 1 18 KOs 0 KOs

⚖️ Division: super lightweight ⭐️ Rating: #26 / 2,745 (division) Bouts: 32 ⏳ Rounds: 180 KO Percentage: 64.29% Career: 2015–2025 ️ Alias: Pitbull Birth Name: Isaac Jonathan Cruz González Age: 27 Stance: orthodox Height: 5′ 4″ / 163 cm Reach: 63½″ / 161 cm ️ Nationality: Mexico Residence: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico Birthplace: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico ️ Debut: 2015-03-14 Titles: WBC Interim World Super Light ID#: 714366

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is one of the most aggressive and crowd-pleasing pressure fighters of his generation.
Turning pro in 2015, the Mexico City native carved his way up with a simple, punishing formula: constant forward motion,
heavy body shots, and short, explosive hooks upstairs. Though compact at 163 cm with a 161 cm reach, Cruz makes his size a weapon.
He slips into range with quick head movement, then pins opponents to the ropes where his combinations come in tight arcs that are hard to see
and even harder to survive. His style creates momentum swings fast—one clean burst to the body can change a fight’s tempo within seconds.

Cruz’s reputation exploded on the world stage when he challenged Gervonta Davis in December 2021.
Over twelve tough rounds he proved his durability and elite pressure, pushing a champion without fading late.
Rather than stall after that loss, Cruz used it as a turning point. He tightened his defense, learned to reset after exchanges,
and began mixing a sharper jab into his entry. Wins over Yuriorkis Gamboa and Eduardo Ramirez showed that he could be both destructive
and disciplined. The defining statement came on March 30, 2024 against Rolando Romero in Las Vegas, where Cruz’s body work and counters
forced a stoppage in round eight and placed him firmly among the top threats at 140 pounds.

The move to super-lightweight has broadened his options. A narrow split-decision loss to Jose Valenzuela in August 2024 highlighted
how competitive the division is, but Cruz bounced back in 2025 with composed decision wins over Angel Fierro and Omar Salcido Gamez.
Now holding the WBC Interim World Super Light title, “Pitbull” is positioned for major fights against the division’s biggest names.
He remains a relentless attacker, but with growing ring IQ—varying rhythm, angling off after combinations, and choosing moments to explode.
When Isaac Cruz is on a card, fans don’t ask if action will happen; they ask how soon.

Tips / interesting facts:

1. Cruz’s nickname “Pitbull” fits his style: he bites down on pressure and rarely gives ground once he has momentum.
2. Most of his stoppages start with body shots—he drains opponents’ legs before detonating hooks to the head.
3. Despite his size, he’s effective against taller fighters because he closes distance with head movement, not straight lines.
4. His late-round output stays high, which is why he’s dangerous even if he drops early rounds on the cards.
5. At 140 lbs he’s added more patience and jab entries, making his pressure harder to time and counter.

Professional Fight History (Box-pro)