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- Lamont Roach will challenge Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz for the interim WBC junior welterweight title in San Antonio.
- The pay-per-view event begins at 7 p.m. CT on Saturday, Dec. 6, and costs $74.99 on Prime Video.
Lamont Roach moves up to a third weight class in as many fights as he challenges interim WBC junior welterweight champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz in San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center.
Cruz is a former world champion and has won two consecutive 10-round bouts this year, bouncing back from a decision loss to Jose Valenzuela in August 2024. Roach is coming off a career-best performance, fighting to a controversial majority draw against lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis in March.
“Everybody knows I like to throw. There’s going to be some moments where the cameras better be ready,” Roach said at the final press conference. “He’s throwing missiles in there and I’m going to throw them back.”
The remainder of the card has seen its fair share of issues on fight week. First, Janibek Alimkhanuly tested positive for a banned substance and was removed from what would’ve been a middleweight title unification against WBA champion Erislandy Lara in the co-main event. Lara will instead face Johan Gonzalez in the second bout on the pay-per-view.
O’Shaquie Foster and Stephen Fulton’s WBC junior lightweight title fight was moved to the co-main event and Fulton proceeded to miss weight by two pounds on Dec. 5. With Fulton no longer able to win Foster’s 130-pound belt, the WBC then sanctioned the bout for its interim lightweight title.
Follow along below for The Tennessean’s live updates throughout the Cruz vs. Roach fight card.
- In progress: Jesus Ramos Jr. (23-1, 19 KOs) vs. Shane Mosley Jr. (22-4, 12 KOs)
Preliminary fights
- Frank Martin def. Rances Barthelemy by KO in Round 4
- Isaac Lucero def. Roberto Valenzuela Jr. by TKO in Round 8
- Luis Nunez def. Hector Sosa by unanimous decision
Round 1: The opening round is underway. Stay tuned for updates.
What time does Pitbull Cruz fight tonight?
PBC’s four-fight pay-per-view from San Antonio will kick off at 7 p.m. (CT) on Saturday, Dec. 6, with ring walks for the main event expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. (CT). Three preliminary fights will also air free on Prime Video beginning at 4:30 p.m. (CT).
- PPV start: 7 p.m. CT
- Foster vs. Fulton ring walks: approx. 9 p.m. CT
- Cruz vs. Roach ring walks: approx. 10 p.m. CT
Watch Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach on Prime Video PPV
How to watch Pitbull Cruz vs Lamont Roach fight?
PBC’s fight card from San Antonio will air live on Prime Video pay-per-view. The pay-per-view will also be available through traditional cable and satellite providers.
Pitbull Cruz vs Lamont Roach PPV price
The four-fight PBC card, headlined by Cruz vs. Roach, is available for $74.99 through Prime Video pay-per-view.
Pitbull Cruz vs Lamont Roach fight card
- Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) vs. Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs)
- O’Shaquie Foster (23-3, 12 KOs) vs. Stephen Fulton (23-1, 8 KOs)
- Erislandy Lara (31-3-3, 19 KOs) vs. Johan Gonzalez (36-4, 34 KOs); WBA middleweight title
- Jesus Ramos Jr. (23-1, 19 KOs) vs. Shane Mosley Jr. (22-4, 12 KOs)
Preliminary fights
- Frank Martin (18-1, 12 KOs) vs. Rances Barthelemy (30-3-1, 15 KOs)
- Isaac Lucero (17-0, 13 KOs) vs. Roberto Valenzuela Jr. (31-5, 29 KOs)
- Luis Nunez (21-0, 14 KOs) vs. Hector Sosa (18-3, 9 KOs)
Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach fight odds
Lamont Roach enters his debut fight at junior welterweight as a -235 favorite to win, while Cruz is a +180 underdog. The over/under is set at 10.5 rounds.
- Cruz by KO/TKO: +550
- Cruz by decision: +350
- Roach by KO/TKO: +500
- Roach by decision: -130
Odds via DraftKings, as of Dec. 6
Where is the Pitbull Cruz vs Lamont Roach fight?
The Cruz vs. Roach fight card is being held at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The arena is home to the San Antonio Spurs and despite hosting numerous WWE and UFC events, has never hosted a championship boxing card.
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
Pitbull Cruz record
Isaac Cruz is 28-3-1 with 18 wins by knockout.
Cruz is a former 140-pound champion and currently holds the interim WBC title. Cruz won his first world title in March 2024 when he stopped Rolly Romero in the eighth round, but in his next bout lost the belt after suffering a split decision defeat to Jose Valenzuela. Cruz previously went the distance with “Tank” Davis in 2021, falling by unanimous decision.
Holding the interim title, Cruz is the WBC’s top ranked contender at junior welterweight.
Isaac Cruz age, height, weight
Isaac Cruz is 27 years old and stands at 5-foot-4 with a 63½ inch reach. Cruz began his career in the lightweight division before moving up to 140 pounds in March 2024, where he’s now fought four times.
Lamont Roach record
Lamont Roach is 25-1-2 with 10 wins by knockout.
Roach has held WBA junior lightweight world champion since November 2023, when he defeated reigning champion Hector Luis Garcia by. He’d later defend the belt against Feargal McCrory, before then moving up in weight to face Davis, the WBA lightweight champion.
He’ll make his junior welterweight debut against Cruz.
Lamont Roach height, weight, age
Lamont Roach is 30 years old and stands at 5-7 with a 68-inch reach. After fighting at various catchweights to begin his career, Roach first campaigned at junior lightweight (130 pounds) before moving to lightweight for his bout against Davis earlier this year.
Harrison Campbell covers boxing for The Tennessean and high school sports for The Daily Herald. Email him at hcampbell@usatodayco.com and follow him on Twitter @hccamp.
