By Gerardo Romero
May 25, 2024, 1:33 PM EDT
The Mexican fighter Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has surprised all world boxing lovers by ensuring that he will become the top Mexican boxer in the world by becoming the replacement for the undisputed super middleweight champion, Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez, just after he finally decides to hang up his gloves.
These statements were made by Pitbull Cruz during an interview with the newspaper Esto, where he stated that he is focused on becoming the main reference for boxing in his country; Despite this, he recognizes that he still has a lot of time to achieve this because Canelo Álvarez remains the top figure thanks to the impressive qualities and victories that he is still registering.
“Completely. “I feel fit and in optimal physical and mental condition to take up the banner when Saúl leaves it,” the Aztec fighter expressed in his statements.
Isaac Cruz is now the super lightweight champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA) and stated that he wants to continue expanding his legacy by winning many more titles in the coming years; He trusts that with this he can earn the distinction of being the best Mexican on the planet, although he recognized that this is something that the fans must choose.
“I feel happy. The most important thing is that people are going to decide who is going to be that new reference for Mexican boxing and the face of boxing,” added the fighter.
Pitbull Cruz won the WBA world title (140 pounds) on March 30 after decisively defeating Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero and recently received the distinction that consecrates him as the monarch of this organization by the own president of the Association, Gilberto Jesús Mendoza.
“It is an honor to give you the belt as the 37th Mexican champion in the WBA’s history. On behalf of the WBA, you are the world champion,” said the manager in his statements; Now the Aztec fighter will have to defend his title on August 3 in Los Angeles, United States, against José ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela.
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