Written by Alan Dawson
THE match expected to be between Isaac Cruz and Gervonta Davis will be the biggest in 2025.
This was said by the manager of 'Pitbull' Cruz, Sean Gibbons, he said Debate News this week a second fight against 'Tank' Davis is likely only a matter of time as his fighter continues to develop a significant following.
The 26-year-old must first dispatch his next opponent, Jose Valenzuela, who will face him on Saturday at the 22,000-capacity BMO Stadium in Los Angeles – a key factor in Terence Crawford's return to the ring against Israel Madrimov in the first event of the Riyadh Season. in the United States.
“It's a place for big monsters,” Gibbons said. “When you get to LA, it's an extension of Mexico.”
Gibbons said fans of the Mexican fight came out in droves to support Cruz in 2021 at the Staples Center when he became one of the few fighters to take 'Tank' to a decision, losing by only a narrow margin on the scorecards. “It's Pitbull-mania out here,” he said.
“Either you have the 'It' thing, or you don't. And he does. And I believe our fight with Valenzuela will be a real big event.
“It's an interactive feature right now,” Gibbons told us, “but that's the Mike Tyson of Mexico. Everything he throws with bad intentions. And that's the kind of fighter people want to watch fight.”
A win over Valenzuela, in a fight where Gibbons sees their opponent bringing the Mexican's same high-spirited style, could put Cruz in that 'Tank' rematch.
“In 2025, I see us getting that gun,” said Gibbons.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 15: WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis (R) beats Frank Martin in a title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Davis retained his title in the eighth round. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
In recent fights, Davis has raised his level as, in his last five fights, he has defeated Cruz, Rolando Romero, Hector Luis Garcia, Ryan Garcia, and Frank Martin.
“Gervonta does his thing, we do our thing,” said Gibbons.
Although there are five months left in the year, it is unlikely to happen in 2024, Gibbons said. That's because Tank has been linked to a return to the ring at a later date against Shakur Stevenson, while Gibbons wants to beat Cruz again in December against a to-be-determined opponent.
But, after that, the path may be clear for a major payday against Davis, one of the faces of boxing.
“I really hope in 2025 we will meet.”
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