By: Hans Themistode
For countless years now, Ryan Garcia has smacked himself in the chest and shouted that he is the best 135-pound athlete alive. However, Isaac Cruz found that notion ludicrous.
During the brief career of Cruz, 23, he has achieved remarkable success. However, despite going 18 games in a row unbeaten, the Mexican star has seen his shares rise to unparalleled highs following his most recent trip into the ring.
On December 5, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Cruz knocked out first-place champion Gervonta Davis. While Cruz would ultimately lose when a tightly unified decision was made, many were surprised at his under-achievement and tenacity. With a tough fight against Davis now behind him and considering the long list of champions in the 135-pound division, Cruz is more convinced than ever that Garcia simply isn’t a threat. top threat.
Cruz said in an interview on DAZNBoxing: “Ryan Garcia is not a boxer who poses any great danger in the tournament.
The barrage of criticism towards Garcia by Cruz, is something the pompous lightweight contender has faced for most of his career. However, 2021 seems to be his breakout year.
Just on the second day of 2021, Garcia showed big heart by leaping off the field against Luke Campbell to score a seventh-round goal at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
With a range of options seemingly available to him, Garcia’s 2021 has fallen on the sidelines as he is sidelined for the rest of the year due to a combination of mental health rest and right wrist surgery.
Admittedly, Garcia has confessed that he envisions a much more dynamic 2021 but plans to make up for lost time in 2022. Among a long list of names he wants to face is Cruz.
Full of confidence, Garcia was adamant that if the two met in the ring, he would take care of the business well before the final bell rang. However, in Cruz’s mind, Garcia showed more interest in developing his social network after instead tying gloves and exchanging fists in the ring. However, if the terms of an agreement can be reached between the pair, Cruz will welcome their confrontation with open arms.
“He is more focused on making videos and having followers on Instagram. But if he wants to fight, let him rush at me.”
