The end of 2025 could bring one of the best boxing matches of the year in San Antonio.
Mexico’s Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will face American Lamont Roach for the World Boxing Council super lightweight title on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Frost Bank Center. The event is promoted by Premier Boxing Champions.
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Who is Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz?
Cruz, who is from Mexico City, owns a 28-3-1 record with 18 knockouts. He became world champion in March 2024, claiming the WBA super lightweight title.
Recently, Cruz rebounded from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by defeating countryman Angel Fierro before earning a unanimous decision over Omar Salcido in July. Cruz lost a close decision to unbeaten Gervonta “Tank” Davis for the World Boxing Association lightweight title in 2021.
How tall is Pitbull Cruz?
Cruz is 5 feet 4 inches tall. He is originally from Mexico City. His grandfather, his father and one of his uncles were boxers.
Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz , who faces Lamont Roach on Dec. 6 in San Antonio, fights Omar Salcido in this photo from July 2025.
Who is Lamont Roach?
Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs), of Washington D.C., captured his WBA super featherweight title in November 2023 by dethroning Hector Luis Garcia. He defended his belt in June 2024, dominating previously unbeaten Feargal McCrory for an eighth-round TKO.
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Earlier this year, he moved up in weight to challenge Davis, earning a controversial majority draw in New York City for the lightweight title.
Lamont Roach Jr. punches Gervonta “Tank” Davis during a fight in early 2025.
When does Pitbull Cruz fight?
The fight is available through PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video. The fight card begins at 6 p.m. MT/ 7 p.m. CT Saturday, Dec. 6. The cost of the fight is $74.99.
How can fans purchase tickets for Pitbull Cruz vs Roach?
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $200.
Isaac Cruz and Lamont Roach face off following the final press conference ahead of their interim WBC junior welterweight title fight on Dec. 6, 2025 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
Pitbull Cruz vs Lamont Roach fight card
Two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., the reigning WBC featherweight champion, moves up to take on WBC super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster, a native of Orange, Texas,in a 130-pound world title fight.
Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. takes on top contender Shane Mosley Jr. for the Interim WBC middleweight title in the pay-per-view opener.
Erislandy Lara will defend WBA middleweight vs. Johan Gonalez. Gonzalez coming off win vs ex-154-pound champ Jarrett Hurd, the last man to beat Lara in the 2018 Fight of the Year.
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
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