“Pitbull” & “Zurdito” take the lead

Photos by Stephanie Trapp

Two hard-hitting Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez star in a clash for  for the World Boxing Council Lightweight Silver title, in the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 4th.

“Pitbull” Cruz (23-2-1, 16 ko’s) is coming off an impactful victory in Texas, when he knocked out Cuban multi-world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa in five torrid rounds.

For “Zurdito” Ramírez (23-2-3, 12 ko’s) it will be his eighth consecutive fight in the United States, of which he has won seven.

The clash between “Pitbull” Cruz and “Zurdito” Ramírez will be the main support fight of the boxing evening that will be headlined by the WBC heavyweight eliminator between Andy Ruiz (34-2-0, 22 ko’s) and Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (33-2-0, 28 KO’s).

EDUARDO RAMIREZ

“Don’t miss this fight because we’re going in there to entertain. I’m going to be smart and execute the game plan, but I’ll be ready to exchange when the time comes.

“I’m very motivated for this fight. I can’t lose focus, because my only goal is to win Sunday night and earn my shot at the world title. I’m looking for victory however I can achieve it.

 “My people back home know that this is a tough fight, but they know what I’m capable of doing inside the ring. I’m going to go in there and give them what they’re looking for.”

ISAAC CRUZ

“I really feel the love from my Mexican people here in Los Angeles. This is going to be a great clash of styles that the fans will love, but our only goal is to win.

“I’m very happy with everything we did in training camp. Ramirez is an experienced fighter who is always prepared. But we prepared for anything he’s going to bring.

“Everyone knows what to expect in a ‘Pitbull’ Cruz fight. I’m just going to stick to the game plan and do what I always do. I feel sharp and ready to go.”