Roach Moves Up To Face Pitbull Cruz For Interim WBC Title In San Antonio Dec 6

Lamont Roach Jr., the reigning WBA junior lightweight champion, is moving up to the super lightweight division to challenge Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz for the interim WBC junior welterweight title on December 6 in San Antonio, Texas. Roach, who drew controversially against Gervonta Davis in a lightweight title fight earlier this year, chose to pursue this bout after a proposed rematch with Davis fell through. Cruz, who previously lost a close decision to Davis in 2021, recently won the interim WBC title and is seen by his team as a rising star in Mexican boxing, aiming to fill the void left by Canelo Alvarez. The fight will headline a Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view event on Prime Video, though some analysts express concern about Roach's ability to attract casual fans due to his boxing style. The winner is expected to be in line for a title shot against Subriel Matias, the full WBC super lightweight champion. Meanwhile, Adrian Roach, a different boxer, is preparing for a separate fight in Mexico as he seeks to expand his international experience.