Promoter Oscar De La Hoya predicts that Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will achieve a knockout victory against WBA light welterweight champion Rolando “Rolly” Romero in their upcoming fight on March 30th. The fight will be available on Amazon Prime PPV and will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
De La Hoya believes that despite his smaller size, Cruz (25-2-1, 17 KOs) will use relentless pressure to overcome Rolly (15-1, 13 KOs) in their co-feature bout on the Keith Thurman vs. Tim Tszyu card.
When asked about the possibility of Pitbull Cruz facing superstar Ryan Garcia, De La Hoya stated that it will depend on whether Pitbull can earn the opportunity by capturing the WBA 140-pound belt.
A victory for Pitbull Cruz by knockout would be a significant triumph for the Mexican fighter, potentially derailing Rolly’s career. Even Mayweather Promotions, Rolly’s promoters, may not be able to salvage his career.
Although Rolly is naturally a welterweight who is cutting down to 140 pounds, he will still have a size advantage over the lightweight Cruz. However, if Pitbull can turn the fight into an inside brawl, it will not end well for Rolly.
Rolly’s new trainer will likely have him utilize movement and clinching to avoid Pitbull’s pressure, which could result in a less exciting fight for fans who are hoping for a war.
Regarding a potential matchup between Pitbull and Ryan Garcia, De La Hoya acknowledged the significant size difference between Pitbull Cruz, who stands at 5’4″, and Rolly Romero. However, he emphasized that Pitbull’s pressure fighting style could present a challenge for Ryan if Pitbull proves himself worthy of the opportunity.
Ultimately, the decision to fight Pitbull Cruz lies with Ryan Garcia, but he may be more inclined to accept the challenge if he holds the WBA light welterweight title and is coming off a victory over Rolly.
According to the Source boxingnews24.com