Key points:
- Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo media workout quotes
- Pitbull expects an all-out war
- Cruz wants to give fans fireworks to celebrate Mexican Independence Month
Mexican superstar Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (28-3-2, 18 KOs) and once-beaten Puerto Rican contender Nestor Bravo kicked off fight week events with a media workout before they battle for Cruz’s Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title this Saturday, September 19 headlining live on DAZN from Pechanga Arena in San Diego and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
One of boxing’s most popular Mexican attractions, Isaac Cruz, 28, will return to the ring having recently added renowned trainer Eddy Reynoso to his corner.
The Pitbull will look to thrill his legions of fans once again and deliver another Mexico vs Puerto Rico classic against 32-year-old Nestor Bravo, who only has one split-decision defeat on his record.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Escuela De Boxeo in San Diego:
ISAAC “PITBULL” CRUZ
“This is the start of a new era for Pitbull Cruz. I’m always glad to work with good people, and my camp is about preparation and good vibes.
“Fighting during Mexican Independence Month means a lot to me and all of Mexico. That’s why it’s my duty to put on a show and fight with pride on Saturday night.
“Bravo is an all-out fighter, and Saturday night is going to be an all-out war where I expect nothing but fireworks for the fans.
“Pressure is a privilege. It only motivates me even more. I want people to think ‘I’m about to see an explosive warrior give his all.
“Fans are the spark that ignite me to give my all from the very first second of the fight. Now it’s up to me to spark them as well.”
NESTOR BRAVO
“I’m ready to do whatever it takes so that we hear ‘and the new’, on Saturday night. This is the opportunity I’ve worked my whole career for.
“I’ve been knocking on the door for the last few years. I’ve just stayed in the gym every day and stayed focused on boxing.
“I’m prepared for everything that Pitbull brings. He likes to fight, just like I do. If he does something different, then it’s my job to take advantage. We’re both going to try to push each other to another level.
“I’m a real 140-pounder that he’s going up against. I just have to be mentally prepared to capitalise when my opportunity is there.”
Also on the card is Interim WBC Middleweight Champion Jesús “Mono” Ramos Jr. and unbeaten mandatory challenger Meiirim Nursultanov, who meet in a high-stakes co-main event; plus rising super middleweight Daniel “Iceman” Blancas, who faces once-beaten Sergio Jimenez in a 10-round bout, and Mexican Olympic Silver Medalist Marco Verde, who takes on unbeaten Guillermo Hernandez in the opening bout of action beginning at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.