Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, super lightweight champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA), criticized Ryan García and assured that He doesn’t take anything seriously after arriving 3.2 pounds overweight and failing the weigh-in before his victory over Devin Haney.
Speaking to the media at the press conference to formally announce his fight with José Valenzuela, Pitbull Cruz expressed that García needs to focus more on training for his future fights and stated again that he is interested in fighting him.
“Ryan García doesn’t take things seriously. Even when he gets to the weigh-in, he’s three pounds overweight. Nothing is taken seriously. He needs to focus more on training and be more serious,” he said.
“It’s not the first time. Many times she has said that she wants to fight. I’m ready and I want to fight him. I’m ready to fight anyone. “I will listen to my team and we will make the best decision,” he added.
King Ry arrived three pounds heavier on weigh-in day and had to pay $1.5 million dollars after a bet he made with Devin Haney, losing the opportunity to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight belt. . During preparation for his fight, the Californian He admitted that he drank alcohol and smoked marijuana, but was still able to leave with his arm raised.
Even though Haney was the betting house favorite, Ryan García He gave the surprise by knocking down The Dream three times during the fight and taking the biggest victory of his career. on the cards by majority decision of the judges (112-112, 114-110 and 115-109).
After the victory, Henry García, father of King Ry, assured that they would go after Pitbull Cruz’s belt, but that It would all depend on whether your son wants to stay in the category or go up to 147 pounds. In fact, García published on his social networks that he is interested in fighting the Mexican, but believes it would be difficult to do, probably because of the weight.
Previously, the Californian and the Mexican had been in negotiations to fight, but in the end they faced Devin Haney and Rolano ‘Rolly’ Romero, respectively. Now that García beat the American, the confrontation with Pitbull Cruz could be a possibility if he doesn’t upgrade.
Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, 24, achieved an important victory against Rolly Romero and He is now the new holder of the WBA world title at 140 pounds in his debut in the category. The Mexican boxer has a professional record of 26 victories (18 of them by fast track), two losses and one draw.
For his part, Ryan García, 24, He debuted successfully in the new category after knocking out Óscar Duarte and now he shocked the world by defeating the WBC champion. The Mexican-American boxer has a record of 25 wins (20 by knockout) and one setback in his professional career.
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