MEXICO CITY – January 27, 2025 – Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will look to begin his 2025 in emphatic fashion, as he prepares to take on hard-charging contender Angel Fierro in an all-Mexican showdown this Saturday, February 1 as part of a loaded PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“Our bags are packed and we’re ready to see everyone in Vegas this week,” said Cruz. “People are eager to see us back in the ring once again and there’s no better way to kick off 2025 than with an all-out Mexican battle!”
The 26-year-old will fight in Las Vegas for the third time as a pro on February 1, including his March 2024 triumph at T-Mobile Arena that saw him knock out the reigning champion ‘Rolly’ Romero in front of legions of Cruz’s passionate fanbase.
“I remember my first time fighting in Las Vegas because it was the culmination of years of hard work,” said Cruz. “Every Mexican fighter wants to fight in Las Vegas and I’m thankful to be coming back. This doesn’t feel much different than that first time and that’s because of all the fans who have shown me love. I’m thankful for them and I want to make them proud.”
In his first fight since losing the title by decision last August, Cruz will begin his run to reclaim the title and hopes that with a win on February 1 he can catapult back to the top of the 140 pound division.
“Saturday, February 1 is a new beginning,” said Cruz. “Fans love these types of fights and that’s who I fight for. We had a strong training camp to be at our best when the bell rings. The goal is to retake our spot at the top and get into more big fights. We’re going to go into that ring in great shape.”
Tickets for the live event are on sale now through AXS.com.
In addition to the PPV being available for purchase on Prime Video in the US, UK, and now Canada — regardless of Prime membership — fans will also be able to continue to access the telecast through traditional cable and satellite outlets as well as PPV.com.
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ABOUT BENAVIDEZ VS. MORRELL
Benavidez vs. Morrell will see Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Champion David “El Monstro” Benavidez and WBA Light Heavyweight Champion David Morrell Jr. meet in a battle of unbeatens that pits two of the sport’s most exciting fighters against each other in the primes of their careers headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video taking place Saturday, Feb. 1 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The co-main event will see WBC Featherweight World Champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa defend his title against former unified world champion Stephen Fulton Jr. in a rematch of one of 2021’s best fights.
The pay-per-view will also feature Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz facing the hard-charging contender Angel Fierro in an all-Mexican super lightweight duel, plus rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. battles former unified champion Jeison Rosario in a 10-round middleweight fight that opens the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Preceding the pay-per-view, Prime Video will stream a two-fight prelims card at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT that will be available via free access to all fans, regardless of Prime membership or purchase of the PPV card.
The streaming presentation will feature undefeated Argentine Olympian Mirco Cuello taking on Mexican contender Christian Olivo in a 10-round featherweight matchup, plus WBA No. 1-ranked middleweight contender Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez stepping in against all-action contender Angel Ruiz in a 10-round duel that opens up the live stream.
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