Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz will enjoy a quick turnaround for his first title defense.
The Ring has confirmed that Mexico City’s Cruz (26-2-1, 18 knockouts) will risk his WBA 140-pound title versus Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela. Their bout will land on the Aug. 3 Israil Madrimov-Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford undercard at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Both bouts will be formally announced at a press conference scheduled for Wednesday in New York City. The event will mark the first boxing venture...