Isaac Cruz savagely knocked out a boxer who badly hurt Terence Crawford.
Throughout his career, ‘Pitbull’ has built a reputation for his all-action style and relentless will to win.
After suffering a heartbreaking defeat to Gervonta Davis, Cruz quickly bounced back, taking on an ex-world champion.
In a statement performance, he ended the contest inside the distance.
WOW: Terence Crawford beat a boxing star who’d go on to become a four-weight world champion
Isaac Cruz stopped Yuriorkis Gamboa, who’d wobbled Terence Crawford
On a night he’ll never forget, back in 2014, Terence Crawford made a triumphant homecoming, at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, successfully defending his WBO lightweight title against Yuriorkis Gamboa.
However, the fight wasn’t without its adversity, with ‘Bud’ getting rocked to his core. In a testament to his resilience, Crawford bounced back to stop Gamboa.
When Isaac Cruz got his opportunity to face the Cuban, he undeniably did a better job.
On April 15, 2022, the Mexican went head-to-head with the skilled operator inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.
In a breathtaking display, Cruz dropped his rival in the second, third and fourth rounds, before landing a final crushing blow that sent Gamboa tumbling into the ropes and prompted the referee to jump in.
Gervonta Davis stopped Yuriorkis Gamboa with savage punch
Cruz’s fifth-round stoppage marked the fastest anybody had stopped the former WBA featherweight King.
However, the last shot of the contest wasn’t the biggest punch the seasoned operator had ever taken.
In a gritty performance, the technically gifted practitioner of the sweet science made it all the way to the final round against ‘Tank’.
Then, in a dramatic moment, Davis stopped Gamboa with a magnificent uppercut.