Mexican boxer Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will defend his world super lightweight title against American Jose Valenzuela this weekend. Cruz, at 27 years old, is the first Mexican to hold the WBA title in this category since 1933. Known for his powerful punches, Cruz acquired the title in March 2024 by defeating Rolando Romero. Valenzuela, 25, from Sinaloa, Mexico, is making his debut in the super lightweight category, having previously fought in the lightweight class.
The fight will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The match is scheduled for 12 rounds in the super lightweight division with a weight limit of 140 pounds. Fans can catch the action on the DAZN app through pay-per-view, available for download on mobile phones, smart TVs, and devices like Roku and Fire TV. The broadcast will start at 1:30 p.m. Arizona time.
Stay tuned for this exciting showdown between ‘Pitbull’ Cruz and ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela as they battle it out in the ring for the title. For more information, reach out to reporter Silvia Solís at silvia.solisgarza@gannett.com.
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