Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz now has a pro boxing record of 29 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, with 19 knockouts. The newest win came on September 19, 2026, when he knocked out Nestor Bravo in San Diego and then called out Ryan Garcia. Below, you will see what each number in his record means, what happened last night, and which parts of his life story nobody has confirmed.
Background: Who Is Isaac Cruz and Why Are People Searching for Him?
Isaac Jonathan Cruz González is a Mexican boxer who fights at 140 pounds, a weight class called super lightweight. Everyone calls him “Pitbull.” He has told PBC that he got the name from his thick build and his style, which is to walk forward and keep throwing punches. He was born on May 23, 1998, in Mexico City, and he turned pro at 16.
Fans remember a few big nights. In December 2021 he lost a close decision to Gervonta Davis on about two weeks’ notice. In March 2024 he stopped Rolando Romero to win the WBA super lightweight title. In December 2025 he drew with Lamont Roach Jr. in a fight PBC called a Fight of the Year candidate.
A boxing record is a simple score sheet. The three numbers are wins, losses and draws, so 29-3-2 means 29 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws. That adds up to 34 pro fights. The “KOs” number counts wins by knockout, and Cruz has 19, about two of every three wins.
Latest Update: Cruz Knocks Out Nestor Bravo
As of Sunday, September 20, 2026, here is what’s currently known.
Key date: Saturday, September 19, 2026. Isaac Cruz beat Nestor Bravo by knockout at 1:30 of round six at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. The fight streamed live on DAZN.
This was Cruz’s first fight since the December 2025 draw with Roach. He knocked Bravo down in round one, and then the fight got ugly. Bravo held and grabbed, and referee Thomas Taylor warned him again and again. Reports say Bravo lost two points, one for holding and one for throwing Cruz to the canvas.
Cruz ended it in round six with a left hook, and Bravo did not beat the count. One live blog called the last punch a right hand, but most reports say left hook. Bravo questioned the stoppage afterward but admitted Cruz was the better man.
Result: Cruz keeps his interim WBC super lightweight title. It was his second defense of that belt. His record is now 29-3-2 with 19 KOs.
An “interim” title is a stand-in belt. Dalton Smith is the full WBC titleholder at 140 pounds, and he is scheduled to fight Alberto Puello on October 24, 2026. Bad Left Hook says a fight with the full champion could come next for Cruz, but nothing is announced.
Unconfirmed: Cruz vs. Ryan Garcia. After the win, Cruz called out Ryan Garcia, the WBC welterweight champion. Garcia had already said he wanted Cruz in December or January and repeated that interest afterward. No contract, date or venue is announced, and BoxingScene reported December may be too soon. Treat it as a callout, not a booked fight.
Why you may see two records. Wikipedia and the PBC fighter page still show 28-3-2 with 18 KOs, his record before the Bravo fight. Reports filed after it, including Yahoo Sports and BoxingScene, list 29-3-2 with 19 KOs.
Two stories are driving attention to Cruz today: the knockout and the Garcia callout.
Full Profile of Isaac Cruz
Family and Early Life
Cruz grew up in Magdalena Contreras, a part of Mexico City. His parents were separated, so he lived with his mother and played in the street with his brother and the neighbors. His grandfather and father were both fighters, so Isaac is a third-generation boxer. He started training at seven and has said he wanted to stand out instead of blending in.
As an amateur he won 73 of 85 fights, with about 50 knockouts. He was Mexico City champion from 2010 to 2014 and took part in three Olympic trials. His boxing heroes are Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez.
Career Path
Cruz debuted on March 14, 2015, with a first-round knockout. He lost for the first time in February 2016, then won four straight by knockout. He fought only in Mexico until December 2019, when he made his U.S. debut at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The big jump came on October 31, 2020, when he stopped former title challenger Diego Magdaleno in 53 seconds. Wins over Jose Matias Romero and Francisco Vargas followed. Then came Gervonta Davis on December 5, 2021, a unanimous decision loss with scores of 115-113, 115-113 and 116-112.
He rebuilt with knockouts over Yuriorkis Gamboa and Eduardo Ramirez in 2022, then beat Giovanni Cabrera by split decision in 2023. In March 2024 he moved up to 140 pounds and stopped WBA champion Rolando Romero. He lost that belt to José Valenzuela in August 2024. After beating Angel Fierro in February 2025, he beat Omar Salcido on July 19, 2025, to win the vacant WBC interim title. Salcido had replaced Fierro, who withdrew with a medical emergency.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2015 | Luis Yan Revilla | Win, KO round 1 | Pro debut |
| Feb 6, 2016 | Luis Miguel Montaño | Loss, decision (8) | First loss |
| Sep 30, 2017 | Jose Calyecac | Draw (6) | First draw |
| Oct 31, 2020 | Diego Magdaleno | Win, KO round 1 (0:53) | Stopped a former title challenger |
| Dec 5, 2021 | Gervonta Davis | Loss, decision (12) | Fought for a WBA lightweight title |
| Sep 4, 2022 | Eduardo Ramirez | Win, KO round 2 | Won WBC Silver lightweight title |
| Mar 30, 2024 | Rolando Romero | Win, TKO round 8 | Won WBA super lightweight title |
| Aug 3, 2024 | José Valenzuela | Loss, split decision (12) | Lost WBA title |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Omar Salcido | Win, decision (10) | Won vacant WBC interim title |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Lamont Roach Jr. | Draw, majority (12) | Kept WBC interim title |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Nestor Bravo | Win, KO round 6 (1:30) | Kept WBC interim title |
All three losses came by decision, and Box.Live says Cruz has never been stopped. His other belts, the WBC Silver, WBO Inter-Continental and WBO Latino lightweight titles, are regional or secondary titles, not full world championships.
Age
Cruz is 28 years old. He was born on May 23, 1998, and turned pro at 16, which is one reason he already has 34 fights.
Religion
No source we checked shows Cruz’s religion, so it is unconfirmed. We are not guessing.
Spouse/Partner
Cruz is married and has two sons, according to EssentiallySports. In a BoxingScene interview reported by Sportskeeda, he described his wife as a teammate who shares school pickups. Websites disagree about her name and none cites an official source, so her name and their wedding date are unconfirmed.
Net Worth
Cruz’s net worth is unconfirmed, because boxers’ purses are often private. Online estimates run from about $1 million to $3 million (EssentiallySports, January 2025) up to around $5 million elsewhere, and none show their math.
Parents
His father is Isaac Cruz Sr., nicknamed “Knockout.” He boxed from 1991 to 2000 and finished 16-10 with 14 knockouts, according to EssentiallySports and Sportskeeda. Cruz’s mother’s name is unconfirmed. He has said only that he lived with her after his parents split.
Height
PBC and Wikipedia list Cruz at 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) with a 63½-inch reach (161 cm). Box.Live lists 5 feet 5 inches and a 62.6-inch reach, so exact numbers depend on the source. He fights orthodox, left foot forward.
Education
No source we checked names his school or how far he went in his studies, so that part is unconfirmed. What is documented is his ring path: training from seven, a long amateur run, and a pro debut at 16.
Hometown/State of Origin
Cruz was born in Mexico City, once called the Distrito Federal and now known as CDMX. It is its own federal entity, not part of any Mexican state. He grew up in Magdalena Contreras and still trains in Mexico City.
Official Social Media
These profiles are linked from his official PBC fighter page:
Isaac Cruz on Instagram
Isaac Cruz on X (Twitter)
Isaac Cruz on PBC
Quick Table
| Full name | Isaac Jonathan Cruz González |
|---|---|
| Born | May 23, 1998 (age 28) |
| Hometown | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Division | Super lightweight (140 lb) |
| Pro record | 29-3-2, 19 KOs (as of September 20, 2026) |
| Current title | WBC interim super lightweight champion, since July 19, 2025 |
| Height and reach | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) and 63½ in (161 cm), per PBC |
| Net worth | Unconfirmed |
Could not verify: his wife’s name and wedding date, his mother’s name, his religion, his schooling and his net worth.
Reader Questions (FAQ)
What is Isaac Cruz’s boxing record?
Isaac Cruz’s record is 29 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws in 34 pro fights, counting his September 19, 2026 knockout of Nestor Bravo. Some pages still show 28-3-2 because they have not been updated.
How many knockouts does Isaac Cruz have?
Cruz has 19 knockouts, which is 19 of his 29 wins, or about 65 percent. His newest came against Nestor Bravo in round six.
Has Isaac Cruz ever been knocked out?
No. Box.Live says he has never been stopped, and his three losses all came by decision. Those losses were to Luis Miguel Montaño, Gervonta Davis and José Valenzuela.
Is Isaac Cruz a world champion right now?
He holds the interim WBC super lightweight title, won on July 19, 2025. It is a stand-in belt, and Dalton Smith is the full WBC champion. Cruz also held the WBA super lightweight title from March 30 to August 3, 2024.
Who won Isaac Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo?
Cruz won by knockout at 1:30 of round six on September 19, 2026, in San Diego. He knocked Bravo down in round one, and Bravo also lost points for fouls.
Is Isaac Cruz fighting Ryan Garcia next?
Not officially. Cruz called out Garcia after the Bravo fight and Garcia showed interest, but no date, contract or venue is announced. Garcia fights at welterweight, so Cruz would move up in weight.
How old and how tall is Isaac Cruz?
Cruz is 28 years old. PBC lists him at 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm), while Box.Live lists 5 feet 5 inches.
Wrap-Up
Isaac Cruz’s record tells a clear story. He has lost three times, all by decision, and he has drawn twice. Since 2020, his only losses have come against Gervonta Davis and José Valenzuela, and both were decisions.
The Bravo fight was not pretty, but it did what a champion needs. Cruz stayed patient through a messy night and landed one clean punch, which put him back in the win column after the Roach draw. Whether he can carry that into a bigger fight is the open question.
Two paths are possible. One is a fight with the full WBC champion at 140 pounds. The other is the Ryan Garcia matchup Cruz asked for, which would mean a jump in weight, but nothing about it is signed. Check back for updates, because his record could change again soon.
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