The matchup should be entertaining as both men like to mix it up. LOS ANGELES (December 5, 2021) Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta Tank Davis put his boxing skills on display, winning a rousing 12-round round unanimous decision over the relentless Isaac Pitbull Cruz to retain his WBA Lightweight World Title in front of a star-studded, sellout crowd of 15,850 at STAPLES Center live on. He was less dominating in subsequent fights against Jose Matias Romero and Francisco Vargas, which he won by unanimous decisions. Cruz, an aggressive fighter from Mexico, made a splash by taking out veteran Diego Magdeleno in the first round in October of last year. He holds the WBA’s secondary 135-pound title. The matchup with Cruz is Davis’s first lightweight bout since he knocked out Yuriorkis Gamboa in 12 rounds in December 2019 even though it seems to be his natural weight. That includes an 11 th-round stoppage of Mario Barrios in what had been a competitive fight at 140 pounds this past June. Showtime is offering this Pay-Per-View boxing event direct from. Santa Cruz fight event directly from Showtime. Get it on Sling and get access to more boxing on Showtime, Fox, FS1, or ESPN with their flexible TV plans. Davis, a huge puncher and fast-rising star, has knocked out his last 14 opponents in three different weight classes. Santa Cruz live stream Pay-Per-View available for 75. Cruz, the Mexican slugger, agreed to replace Romero. Background: Davis was supposed to have fought Rolando Romero but Romero was removed from the card almost a month ago after he was accused of sexual assault.Carlos Adames, middleweights Eduardo Ramirez vs. Sergio Garcia, junior middleweights Sergiy Derevyanchenko vs. Also on the card: Sebastian Fundora vs.Odds: Davis 10-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets).One thing is certain: After the first fight, Cruz would step into the ring with a lot of confidence. Maybe a healthy, two-handed Davis dominates Cruz, maybe not. I’m sure after December 5 everyone in boxing will know the name Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. Davis said afterward that he reinjured an injury to his left (lead) hand in the fight, which was a significant handicap. “This fight is a very big motivation for me as a professional and as a personal goal. “First I want to thank Gervonta Davis and his team for this opportunity – an opportunity I won’t let get past me,’’ Cruz said. Seeing as Cruz is undersized for the weight and Davis blew up a reasonably large 140-pounder last time out, that may not be long. debut in December 2019, the 23-year-old has gone unbeaten in his next four ring appearances, appearing on Showtime three times in addition to beating Magdaleno on the Gervonta Davis vs. A native of Mexico City, Cruz shot up the lightweight rankings in 2020, announcing his presence with an electrifying first-round knockout over veteran Diego Magdaleno in September.Ĭruz followed that up in 2021 by winning a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Matías Romero in March, and most recently defeating former champion Francisco Vargas by decision in June. When asked after the fight about who could be next, Eddie Hearn mentioned Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez, and Gervonta Davis. Davis, a huge puncher and fast-rising star, has knocked out his last 14 opponents in three different weight classes. The 23-year-old Cruz (22-1-1, 15 KOs) will be looking to rough up Davis and make him work overtime if he wants to come away with the win. Decemwas a PBC Fight Night on SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View in which Gervonta Davis defeated Isaac Cruz by majority decision, Sebastian Fundora defeated Sergio Garcia by unanimous decision, Carlos Adames defeated Sergiy Derevyanchenko by majority decision and Eduardo Ramirez defeated Miguel Marriaga. Prediction: Davis KO 6 Background: Davis was supposed to have fought Rolando Romero but Romero was removed from the card almost a month ago after he was accused of sexual assault. I’m back in Los Angeles where the stars shine and I’m going to light it up against Isaac Cruz at Staples Center on December 5.’’ The official venue for the event is Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The main event should start at around 11 p.m. “I come in looking for the knockout and that’s exactly what I’m going to do in this fight. Davis vs Cruz fight is scheduled for this Sunday, December 5. “I respect Isaac Cruz for stepping up and taking the fight, but everyone knows what I do,” said Davis.
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