Popular Mexican slugger Isaac Cruz will make the maiden defense of his WBA super lightweight title against Jose Valenzuela at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3. The 12-round bout serves as a co-feature ahead of the Crawford vs. Madrimov world title fight, which will be broadcast on PPV via DAZN, ESPN+ and Prime Video.
Cruz (26-2-1, 18 KOs) came to prominence following a gutsy display in a losing effort to pound-for-pound stalwart Gervonta “Tank” Davis in December 2021. Since then, the 26-year-old powerhouse has won four fights, three by knockout, before moving up in weight to dethrone Rolando Romero via eighth-round TKO.
“We’re expecting the very best from [Valenzuela], but the main thing is that I’m coming into this well prepared, and I intend to come away with the victory,” said Cruz during the final press conference.
“We can't wait to get started; we can't wait to climb into that ring. I know that there will be a massive Mexican presence there, it’s going to be fantastic to hear so many Mexican fans. I know it’s going to be a challenge, but we’re going to put on a show, it’s going to be great.”
WATCH: Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela on ESPN+
Valenzuela (13-2, 9 KOs) is a 25-year-old southpaw who was born in Mexico but resides in Renton, Washington. The challenger is coming off the biggest win of his career, a sixth-round stoppage over the once highly touted Chris Colbert, who scored a controversial decision over Valenzuela nine months earlier.
“This is what I've been training for my whole life, we had a great training camp and I’m ready to make the most of it,” said Valenzuela. “I have the height, I have the length, I have the skills, and I’ve sharpened up everything to come prepared.”
The Sporting News will provide a full report on the Cruz vs. Valenzuela bout.
Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela start time
- Date : Saturday, August 3
- Time : 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT
- Location : BMO Stadium — Los Angeles, California
The Crawford vs. Madrimov main card starts at 7 p.m. ET. The main event fighters should make their way to the ring around 11 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela should air close to around 9:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela
On the undercard of Crawford vs. Madrimov, Cruz vs. Valenzuela is available on ESPN+ and DAZN PPV in the U.S. The PPV price will be $79.99.
WATCH: Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov on ESPN+
Cruz vs. Valenzuela is also available on Prime Video in the U.S. Prime Video is available for existing Prime customers and those new to the platform. Subscribers can choose from multiple membership plans with discounts available for students. Prime also offers a free 30-day trial.
Isaac Cruz vs. Jose Valenzuela fight card
- Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov (c) for the WBA super welterweight title
- Jared Anderson vs Martin Bakole; Heavyweights
- David Morrell vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic for the WBA light heavyweight title
- Isaac Cruz (c) vs. Jose Valenzuela for the WBA super lightweight title
- Andy Cruz vs. Antonio Moran; Lightweights
- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Jarrell Miller; Heavyweights
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