Boxing: Cruz vs Bravo – Advanced Metrics-Based Analysis
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.