Isaac Cruz On Gervonta Davis: “How did I go from someone he didn’t know to someone he wanted to avoid?”

By: Hans Themistode

Isaac Cruz couldn’t help but laugh.

The highly ranked 135-weight contender barely had a chance to make it into the match against Gervonta Davis on December 5, late last year. Despite being undefeated in the previous 18 fights, the Mexican-born tennis player was widely expected to become another knockout victim. Regardless of those sentiments, however, Cruz gave Davis all he could handle.

For the first time in the difficult second-place’s career, he was forced to go all the way 12 laps. However, while he eventually secured a decisive victory almost unanimously, Cruz begged Davis to face him again.

Despite the somewhat controversial outcome, the Davis team ruled out a rematch between the pair. Considering how Cruz was perceived prior to their contest, the Mexican-born was completely distrustful as he believed that Davis would do anything in his power to avoid facing him again. Monday.

“It’s crazy,” Cruz told a group of reporters. “How did I go from someone he didn’t know at 135 to someone he wanted to avoid at all costs for a rematch. It is absolutely amazing. ”

Shortly after their competition, 27-year-old Davis revealed that he injured his left hand in the sixth round, essentially making him a one-armed fighter for most of their bout. However, regardless of his illness, the Davis team believes there is absolutely no need for a rematch.

Although Cruz wants nothing more than to make amends, the 23-year-old seems ready to move on. With his star power reaching an all-time high, he expects to see cross-team matches with other prominent names in the division. Most notable is Ryan Garcia. With the bright young star daring to face Cruz next, the Mexican production will have plenty of options for his next ring appearance.