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Boxing: Cruz vs Bravo – Advanced Metrics-Based Analysis

by
kevin
September 16, 2026

The poster shows titleholder Cruz facing challenger Bravo for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight title.

Cruz vs Bravo: Match Overview

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz is fighting in the super lightweight division. He returns to San Diego, California, for a big match. He will defend his Interim WBC title against Nestor Bravo from Puerto Rico. “Pitbull” Cruz is a former world champion and boasts an impressive record of 28-3-2, 18 KOs. Meanwhile, Nestor Bravo holds a perfect record of 24-1, 17 KOs. The two fighters have different fighting styles, which may lead to an exciting bout between them. While Cruz has aggression, pressure, and champion’s experience, Bravo holds a significant advantage in terms of height and reach. The Cruz vs Bravo bout may be about pressure vs reach. Our advanced

Cruz vs Bravo: Event Schedule

Event	Details
Main Event	Isaac Cruz vs Nestor Bravo
Date	19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Time	06:00 PM ET \| 03:00 PM PT \| 03:30 AM IST (Next day)
Venue	Pechanga Arena
Location	San Diego, California
Division	Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title
Weight Class	Junior Welterweight
Promoters	Premier Boxing Champions
Format	12 rounds, two minutes each
Headline	Pitbull vs Bravo

Cruz vs Bravo: Full Fight Card

Weight Class	Fighters	Titles / Championship Status
Junior Welterweight (Super Lightweight / 140 lbs)	Isaac Cruz (Champion) vs. Nestor Bravo (Challenger)	Interim WBC World Super Lightweight Title
Middleweight (160 lbs)	Jesus Ramos Jr. (Champion) vs. Meiirim Nursultanov (Mandatory Challenger)	Interim WBC World Middleweight Title
Super Middleweight (168 lbs)	Daniel Blancas vs. Sergio Jimenez	Non-Title Undercard Bout
Middleweight (160 lbs)	Marco Verde vs. Guillermo Hernandez	Non-Title Undercard Bout
Super Middleweight (168 lbs)	Lazaro Lorenzana vs. Marcos Vazquez	Non-Title Undercard Bout
Middleweight (160 lbs)	Eumir Marcial vs. Omar Huerta	Non-Title Undercard Bout
Heavyweight (Unlimited)	Robert Guerrero Jr. vs. Shawn Rall	Non-Title Undercard Bout
Cruiserweight (200 lbs)	Valeriy Tadtaev vs. Juan Silva	Non-Title Undercard Bout

Where can I watch the Cruz vs Bravo fight?

The Cruz vs Bravo event is streaming exclusively live on TNT Sports in the United States.

Globally, fans can access the Cruz vs Bravo event, part of Premier Boxing Champions, via the DAZN app.

Cruz vs Bravo: Fighters’ Bio and Stats

Isaac Cruz

Bio & Stats	Isaac Cruz
Nationality	Mexican
Age	28
Height	5’4”
Reach	63.5”
Total Fights	33
Records	28-3-2 (18 KOs)

Nestor Bravo

Bio & Stats	Nestor Bravo
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Age	32
Height	5’9”
Reach	70”
Total Fights	26
Records	24-1-0 (17 KOs)
Not Contested	1

Cruz vs Bravo: Fighters’ Professional Boxing Record

Isaac Cruz

S.No.	Date	Opponent	Result	Type
1	14 Mar 2015	Luis Yan Revilla	Win	KO
2	23 May 2015	Brandon Gonzalez	Win	SD
3	27 Jun 2015	Jose Eduardo Zamudio	Win	TKO
4	8 Aug 2015	Rafael Lopez Garcia	Win	KO
5	5 Sep 2015	Francisco Valadez	Win	MD
6	6 Feb 2016	Luis Miguel Montaño	Loss	UD
7	2 Apr 2016	Italo Ortiz	Win	TKO
8	27 Aug 2016	Carlos Marcelino Santiago	Win	KO
9	22 Oct 2016	Daniel Evangelista Jr	Win	TKO
10	3 Dec 2016	Raul Hinojosa	Win	TKO
11	22 Apr 2017	Ivan Basurto Monroy	Win	TKO
12	1 Jul 2017	Dunis Liñán	Win	TKO
13	30 Sep 2017	Jose Calyecac	Draw	PTS
14	11 Nov 2017	Ricardo Juan Saenz	Win	TKO
15	17 Feb 2018	Juan Jose Martinez Alvarez	Win	RTD
16	16 Jun 2018	Heberto Persico	Win	UD
17	6 Oct 2018	Jose Angel Flores Chan	Win	KO
18	10 Nov 2018	Jose Felix	Win	TKO
19	16 Feb 2019	Eleazar Valenzuela	Win	KO
20	7 Dec 2019	Miguel Angel Perez Aispuro	Win	UD
21	14 Feb 2020	Thomas Mattice	Win	MD
22	31 Oct 2020	Diego Magdaleno	Win	KO
23	13 Mar 2021	Jose Matias Romero	Win	UD
24	19 Jun 2021	Francisco Vargas	Win	UD
25	5 Dec 2021	Gervonta Davis	Loss	UD
26	16 Apr 2022	Yuriorkis Gamboa	Win	TKO
27	4 Sep 2022	Eduardo Ramirez	Win	KO
28	29 Jul 2023	Giovanni Cabrera	Win	SD
29	30 Mar 2024	Rolando Romero	Win	TKO
30	3 Aug 2024	José Valenzuela	Loss	SD
31	1 Feb 2025	Angel Fierro	Win	UD
32	19 Jul 2025	Omar Salcido	Win	UD
33	6 Dec 2025	Lamont Roach Jr.	Draw	MD

Nestor Bravo

S.No.	Date	Opponent	Result	Type
1	2015-02-21	Nestor Ortiz	Win	KO
2	2015-05-30	Bryant Rios	Win	RTD
3	2015-08-22	Steven J Gonzalez	Win	KO
4	2015-11-07	Jesus Arroyo Munoz	Win	KO
5	2016-03-19	Christian Arroyo	Win	TKO
6	2016-05-08	Daniel Lorenzana	Win	TKO
7	2016-09-23	Sergio Gomez	Win	UD
8	2016-11-18	Omar Garcia	Win	UD
9	2017-02-03	Daniel Bastien	Win	UD
10	2017-04-21	Victor Rosas	Win	UD
11	2017-07-29	Hector Fernandez	Win	KO
12	2018-01-20	Sergio Gomez	Win	TKO
13	2018-05-19	Jean Javier Sotelo	Win	TKO
14	2018-08-10	Isaias Martin Cardona Gonzales	Win	TKO
15	2018-10-20	Jonathan Perez	Win	KO
16	2019-03-16	Emiliano Martin Garcia	Win	UD
17	2019-08-24	Cristian Ruben Mino	Win	KO
18	2019-11-22	Rodolfo Puentes	Win	TKO
19	2020-09-23	Jose Gallegos	Win	UD
20	2021-12-04	Vitor Jones	Win	KO
21	2022-10-26	Adrian Yung	Win	TKO
22	2023-02-25	Denilson Jair Valtierra Palomares	No Contest	ND
23	2023-08-18	Will Madera	Win	UD
24	2024-03-30	Carlos Manuel Portillo	Win	KO
25	2025-03-01	Xolisani Ndongeni	Loss	SD
26	2026-01-10	Pedro Campa	Win	KO

Cruz vs Bravo: Advanced Stylistic Comparison

Metrics	Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz	Nestor Bravo	Advantages
Professional Record	28-3-2, 18 KOs	24-1-0, 17 KOs	Cruz has more professional wins and more overall experience.
KO Percentage	64.29%	70.83%	Bravo has the higher career KO percentage.
Height	5’4″	5’9″	Bravo has a five-inch height advantage.
Reach	63½”	70″	Bravo has a 6½-inch reach advantage.
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox	Even — both use the orthodox stance.
Pressure / Fighting Style	PBC describes Cruz as a tenacious fighter with two-fisted power. His style is built around aggressive pressure.	Bravo is described in current coverage as a more technical fighter who uses distance and shot selection.	Cruz has the clearer pressure advantage, while Bravo has the physical tools to fight at range.
Power	18 KOs from 28 wins	17 KOs from 24 wins	Bravo has the higher KO rate, while Cruz has one more KO.
Body Punching	Known for aggressive inside work and two-handed attack.	In his 2020 win over José Luis Gallegos, Bravo had a 42-17 advantage in body punches landed.	No definitive overall edge. Bravo has documented body-punching success, but one fight cannot establish a career advantage.
Championship Experience	Former 140-pound world champion and current Interim WBC Super Lightweight Champion.	Once-beaten contender challenging for his first major world-level opportunity.	Cruz based on championship experience.
Recent Form	Defeated Omar Salcido by unanimous decision in July 2026 after drawing with Lamont Roach Jr.	Defeated Pedro Campa by knockout in January 2026.	Cruz has the more recent activity, while Bravo enters off a stoppage win.
Trainer Factor	First fight under Eddy Reynoso.	No comparable new trainer change is documented in the sources reviewed.	Cruz has a new tactical variable, but its effect cannot be called an advantage before the fight.
12-Round Experience	Has competed in multiple 12-round championship fights.	The upcoming fight is scheduled for 12 rounds.	Cruz has the stronger documented championship-round experience.
Physical Advantage	Gives up five inches in height and 6½ inches in reach.	Five inches taller with a 6½-inch reach advantage.	Bravo
Overall Style Matchup	Needs to close distance and bring the fight into his preferred range.	Can use his height and reach to make Cruz work to enter range.	Cruz’s pressure vs Bravo’s physical range — genuine stylistic contrast.

Cruz vs Bravo: Fight Prediction

Cruz faces an opponent who has the physical attributes to make it a tough fight. Bravo has the ability to fight in the air, with a reach of seventy inches. A good knockout ratio will put Cruz at a disadvantage. He has to find a way of bridging the gap and not giving Bravo the opportunity to control the rhythm. Cruz needs to do here is maintain the pressure, work on the body, and throw punches at a high volume. Cruz has proven that he can hold his own in tough championship matches. Bravo’s skill could win rounds early. Cruz’s strength should become more effective as the fight progresses. If Cruz maintains his work rate for all twelve rounds, he can compete on the scorecards.

Cruz vs Bravo: My Pick:

Cruz’s record, championship experience, and experience against top opposition are better than Bravo’s. The 28-3-2 record of Cruz contains some major fights against Davis, Romero, Valenzuela, Roach, and Vargas. The knockout ratio in favor of Bravo. The physical advantages of being taller and having a longer reach are added benefits for him. But the experience of Cruz with tough fighters and proving himself in big fights cannot be overlooked. The ability of Cruz to put pressure on Bravo will make him fight fast. Still, Cruz’s activity, pressure, and experience give him the overall edge.

The Pick: Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz via Decision.