Isaac Cruz had experienced defeat against Jose Valenzuela the year prior, prompting him to seek redemption through an undercard bout against Angel Fierro at a major fighting event. But after working so hard and eventually taking home victory from this fight against Fierro – and although Ryan Garcia made comments that overshadowed this triumphant moment.
Prior to this fight, reports had surfaced that Garcia’s camp had reached out to Cruz with regard to an potential bout in May; Cruz stated in an interview that while they would welcome another bout with Garcia they needed time after they took on Fierro first.
On the night of the fight, Cruz showcased aggressive tactics from the start, aiming for a knockout. However, the match ended up going the distance, culminating in Cruz clinching a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the fight in favor of Cruz, acknowledging his superior performance.
Ryan Garcia, however, seemed unimpressed by Cruz’s showing. On X (formerly known as Twitter), Garcia succinctly critiqued Cruz’s performance with a remark, indicating he viewed Cruz as an easy target.
Cruz preferred to focus on the positives from his fight and, following it, shared a moment of respect between themselves post-fight with Fierro acknowledging each other’s efforts. Reflecting upon his win, Cruz expressed joy at creating an exciting battle for fans while offering gratitude towards Fierro, Fierro’s fans, audience support as well as his family support system.
Isaac Cruz remains satisfied with his return, fulfilling the promises made to his fans despite criticism by Ryan Garcia. His performance stands as evidence of his dedication and perseverance even amid challenges.