In a captivating showdown at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Jose Valenzuela shocked the boxing world by defeating Isaac Cruz via split decision to secure the 140-pound title. This unexpected triumph has catapulted Valenzuela into the spotlight as a rising star, while ending Cruz’s impressive winning streak.
Isaac Cruz, renowned for his aggressive approach and explosive power, entered the ring with confidence and a strong fan base. Boasting a record of 26-3-1 with 18 knockouts, Cruz was regarded as a dangerous contender. However, on this Saturday night, Jose Valenzuela, with a 14-2 record and 9 KOs, displayed exceptional skill and strategy, keeping Cruz at bay throughout the match.
The fight opened with Cruz pushing the pace, landing seven punches to Valenzuela’s 13 in the first round. Cruz found success in the second round, trapping Valenzuela and delivering a barrage of shots to the head and body. Despite Cruz’s relentless attack, Valenzuela remained composed, responding with sharp counterpunches and crisp uppercuts, outlanding Cruz 22 to 16 in the third round.
As the fight progressed, Valenzuela’s ability to capitalize on Cruz’s aggression allowed him to take control of the middle rounds. In the seventh and eighth rounds, Valenzuela connected with 31 punches compared to Cruz’s 14, further establishing his dominance.
Cruz mounted a brief comeback in the ninth round, landing a powerful left hook, but his momentum was interrupted by a low blow. Valenzuela regained control in the 10th round, delivering clean combinations while limiting Cruz to just five punches.
In the final rounds, Cruz unleashed some of his hardest shots, landing two overhand rights in the 11th round and carrying that momentum into the 12th. Despite his efforts, he failed to land anything significant enough to turn the tide.
When the split decision was announced, the crowd voiced their disapproval with boos, and Cruz immediately demanded a rematch. Nevertheless, Valenzuela’s victory at just 25 years old marks a major milestone in his career, establishing him as a world champion.
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Cruz has zero Jab and it’s hard to watch
rayo did better than tank
Cruz Got Absolutely Outboxed
Maybe didn't hurt him….but beat him convincingly
That was a clinic 😂
What a fight
Valenzuela's reflex is just that good to outboxed cruz.
Don't matter if he hurt Cruz. He won. And rightfully so.
Apa ini seperti beda kelas ya??
Do Rayo need to hurt Cruz to win? Lol, he got outboxes that night
He fought cruise the same way as buster Douglas beat Mike Tyson he definitely won this fight. 🤔👀
Damn he won more convincingly than Tank did!
Pitbull es un categoría bulto… Lo humilló el rayo… Y también le ganó giobani Cabrera y Sela robaron al gringo
No puedes ganar si nunca tiras un jamp
Yes, he hurt him. Gave him an L on his record. That doesn't feel good to Cruz, my guy.
I wish Mike Tyson could teach Pitbull the peekaboo style, he will be a monster, he already, got the power, Tyson teach Pitbull real talk 💯 from Brownsville East New York BROOKLYN ⚔️⚔️💯
this is what casual boxing fans call running
Le puso UNA CHINGA EL RAYO AL PIT…😂😂😂😂
Cruz looks a mauled puppy.
Rayo dame la revancha por favor 😢
Valenzuela is f8cking slick, his defense is pretty good.
No sir. Great video!
Good play.
Sou fã de Cruz más ele tinha que ser más humilde por isso perdeu venceu o más humilde ❤
Decisive victory for Valenzuela. A rematch with Cruz should be on Rayo’s terms.