Via Robert Segal: Ryan Garcia revealed on Friday that the WBC-ordered lightweight fight between him and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz was a no-go as his manager said it was not the right time to do it. fight.
Pitbull Cruz promoter Sean Gibbons says they already have plans to fight in August, and they are likely to rematch WBA ‘regular’ lightweight champion Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis or face Rolando’ Rolly’ Romero if he wins his match. next candidate.
Gibbons is still interested in a Pitbull Cruz vs Ryan Garcia showdown at some point in the near future, but not now.
It’s understandable why Gibbons would rather Pitbull Cruz take on Tank Davis in the rematch than Ryan. Tank vs.
Cruz will likely be shown on Showtime PPV, and the money is hard to resist.
Also, if Pitbull defeats Tank, there will be a trio match between the upper PPV. Ryan is not yet a PPV fighter, and it remains to be seen whether he will in the future.
“If anyone wants the full interview, this is Isaac Cruz’s manager [Sean Gibbons] excuse after reason as to why he can’t, not to mention how we can figure something out,” Ryan Garcia said above. Twitter.
“I am very frustrated. I’m trying to finish this fight and I watch this interview. There is a way, and they simply don’t want to do. I tried to give you the fight you wanted. Ryan Garcia said.
It’s not the end of the world for Ryan just because he didn’t get the fight with Pitbull Cruz. Ryan promoter Oscar De La Hoya can always compare him to a top contender in the WBC rankings.
Good options for Ryan:
- Joseph ‘Jojo’ Diaz Jr
- Javier Fortuna
- Zaur Abdullaev
- Richard Commey
- Yvan Mendy
- Jeremiah Nakathila
Pitbull Cruz promoter Sean Gibbons told KO Artist Sports when asked about his fight with Ryan Garcia.
“Boxing is a bit more difficult than the ranking organization [WBC] entrust something [ordering Ryan Garcia and Pitbull Cruz to fight in a WBC lightweight title eliminator]. They don’t check with any fighter.
“Ryan had a fight scheduled for July 16th, and we [Pitbull Cruz] in August. When the time is right, such a war will break out,‘ said Gibbons.
