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Isaac Cruz, Jesus Ramos Jr. Get Wins
Jesus Ramos Jr. ran through former champion Jeison Rosario with ease, while Issac Cruz and Angel Fierro delivered the fight fans came to see on the Benavidez vs Morrell undercard.
In Las Vegas Saturday, on the first big fight card of 2025, Jesus Ramos Jr. easily ran through former champion Jeison Rosario, while Issac Cruz and Angel Fierro delivered the fight fans came for in the Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video openers.
Classic Mexican Guerra Goes to Cruz Over Fierro
The spirit of Israel Vasquez hung over the ring at the T-Mobile Arena, inspiring Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz of Mexico City (26-3-1, 18 KOs) and determined contender Angel Fierro of Tijuana and San Diego (23-2-2, 18 KOs) to deliver a wild Mexican guerra through ten hard-fought rounds.
It was Cruz who emerged with the toughest victory of his career by unanimous decision. Scores were 98-92, 97-93, and 96-94.
“I came here to fight. I came here to show the fans what I do. I think I did that. I entertained the crowd,” said Cruz. I’m so happy that I gave the fans a great fight. I’m happy that I did it in front of my family, my wife and kids.”
“I give him all the respect in the world. I take my hat off to him. Thank to all who came to support me. This is who I fight for. I fight for you guys, everybody here, and all my fans,” said Cruz to his happy fans.
The game plan was simple: unleash as much offense as possible for as long as possible until your opponent yields. But neither man would back down in the all-Mexican super lightweight fight.
Cruz had the support of his devoted fans, but Fierro paid them no mind. His superb conditioning kept him in the fight. He was stronger as the fight ended, and perhaps the outcome might have been different if it had been a 12-round fight.
“I came to give the fans a great fight, to give it all in the ring. I don’t care about the judges. I gave you guys a great fight,” said Fierro, adding that he hoped Cruz would give him a rematch because he deserved it.
“Listen, I trained for eight weeks in Toluca. I trained really hard. I told you guys I’d fight my heart out. My name will stand forever for everyone. Angel Fierro did his thing tonight.” Fierrao said he came to fight with the same determination as Israel Vasquez. “I fought with my heart. I’m the warriors’ champion.”
Cruz and Fierro threw a combined 1,406 punches in ten rounds. Cruz landed 248 of 624 total punches (40%) against 238 of 786 for Fierro (30%). Cruz landed 291 power punches; Fierro landed 193 power punches. Fierro had the edge in jabs (45 to 29), while Cruz landed 99 body shots to 40 for Fierro.
The win was vital to Cruz after losing his title to Jose Valenzuela in August. We’re hoping for a long-awaited rematch with Gervonta Davis.
Ramos Jr. Retires Rosario
Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. of Casa Grande, Arizona (22-1, 18 KOs) won a predictable eight-round TKO victory over a faded former unified champion, Jeison Rosario of the Dominican Republic (24-5-2, 18 KOs).
“I was hoping to get a knockout instead of a TKO, but anything works,” said Ramos Jr. “I’m just glad my opponent and I were able to get out of their safe and go home to our families”.
Ramos Jr. viciously attacked Rosario to the body from the start, letting loose an unceasing offense in their middleweight fight. Ramos Jr. won round after lopsided round against Rosario, who couldn’t begin to match the offense or fend off Ramos Jr. in his attempted comeback.
With Ramos Jr. well ahead, he wasn’t content to win on the cards. He scored a knockdown with a one-two ending in a hard left hook. Rosario fell to the canvas face first on his knees. He managed to get to his feet, only to suffer a second knockdown from a body shot. Once again, Rosario survived, and the bell ending the round helped him.
Trainer Bob Santos let Rosario return for round eight, but the end was plainly in sight. Referee Robert Hoyle stopped the fight at 2:18 of the round.
“I like to throw a lot of body punches. It’s kinda my style,” explained Ramos Jr. “But I wanted to break him down. He was a lot bigger. This was my first time fighting at 160. So I wanted to take my time with it as well.”
Ramos Jr. said he plans to move back to the super welterweight division and test the top contenders there moving forward.
The Bible verse cited on Rosario’s trunks, Proverbs 21:31, says, “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.” Although Rosario lost, he fought his way back from depression and homelessness to train and prepare himself for the fight. He can hold his head high, having won the battle that really counted, the battle for his life.
