Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach

In the following review, we will give you our Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach – prediction for the upcoming fight between these two boxers to be held in San Antonio. An interim belt is on the line in the evening’s proceedings, which is a bit less than Roach hoped for after his recent draw with disgraced Gervonta Davis in his challenge for the lightweight world title.

The fight features a healthy undercard and will be available via Amazon Prime for boxing fans. It’s definitely an eagerly awaited bout and you can expect plenty of Mexicans to be tuning in or making the journey to attend ringside as you always find their countrymen well supported in this sport.

As we touched upon, Lamont Roach was hoping for a world title fight against Gervonta Davis for this fight night. He fought a great battle with Davis for the World Lightweight title in March and many felt he deserved to get the nod over his unbeaten opponent. His calls for a rematch however, were ignored as Davis opted to go for a big-money exhibition match against Jake Paul. The Paul fight was ultimately also cancelled due to Davis extreme legal case against him, including kidnapping and assault.

This fight for Roach looks a little bit more like one to keep him busy whilst he is awaiting the federation’s decisions on what happens with Davis’s career and the all-important world title belts he holds. For Cruz this fight is a chance to make a name for himself should he take an unexpected victory.

Iaasc “Pitball” Cruz

• Nationality: Mexican (add flag)
• Age: 27
• Height: 5”5
• Reach: 62.6”
• Record –   28 wins,  3 losses, 1 draw (KO Wins- 18)

Let’s look over both fighters in turn to provide more insight for our Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Betting Tips. Cruz is a high-pressure power puncher who will look to take the fight to Roach early on. He comes into this with five wins from his last six. These fights followed his own battle against Gervonta Davis for the Lightweight title in 2021, in which he was easily outpointed. He started his career with plenty of quick wins, but he has been lasting the full 12 rounds a lot more since stepping up in quality of competition. His biggest win was undoubtedly the capture of the Super Lightweight title with a thrilling TKO of American Rolando Romero in the 8th round in March of 2024.

Lamont “Reaper” Roach

• Nationality: American (add flag)
• Age: 30
• Height: 5”7
• Reach: 68.1”
• Record –  25 wins,  1 loss, 2 draws (KO Wins- 10)

Ok with Cruz profiled now let us turn our attention to Lamont Roach so we can gain an Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach prediction for the bout.

Roach will look to dictate the pace of the fight,  with plenty of body shots to slow his opponents.  He is a sharp and fast counter-puncher who holds a heavy-hitting left hook. This gave him his nickname of the reaper. He is looking to become a two-weight world champion after working his way through the featherweight division at the start of his career. He is now campaigning at Super-Lightweight and Lightweight and has looked the complete package apart from the draw against Davis.  The only real blot on his record which includes plenty of stand out technical wins, was losing to the (at that time) more experienced Jamel Herring back in 2019 still at featherweight and when he was just 24.

Where to watch  Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach

Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach and the full undercard will be live on Amazon Prime PPV. The exact price has yet to be released and will vary depending on where you are globally. You will be able to watch via your PC, mobile, Apple, Roku, Smart TV or Fire TV Stick as long as you download the Amazon app.

Who is on the Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach undercard/card?

There are three fights added on the undercard. These can give you a chance for an accumulator or extra bets to keep the night interesting. There is plenty of experience in the six names as Shane Mosley Jr and Cuban Erislandy Lara both look to work their way back to being in contention for world title belts.

• Stephen Fulton vs O’Shaquie Foster (Super Featherweight)
• Erislandy Lara vs Janibek Alimkhanuly (Super Welterweight division)
• Jesus Ramos vs Shane Mosley Jr (Middleweight Division)

Prediction: Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach

With both fighters in full focus, we can now give you our final Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Betting Tips for use on the night.

Well for the final  Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Betting Prediction there are a few things to bear in mind. Cruz is the bigger hitter with 18 KO’s to Roach’s 10. Cruz has a 64% knockout percentage, whereas Roach is down at 40%. Both have won 4 of their last 5 bouts, with one knockout win each and 3 stoppage wins. Cruz is the younger man by three years but this should make little difference as they have fought roughly the same number of rounds and will both be in peak physical condition for this one. I think Roach has the better experience in his fights and will have enough to see off the smaller Cruz.

I envisage a tactical fight that goes all the way, with the American Roach taking a points decision from the judges for the win.