Russell Jr vs Isaac Cruz

When is Russell Jr vs Isaac Cruz?

Gary Russell Jr could face the challenge of Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz in Spring 2026 the United States.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Lightweight division, which means the weight limit would be 135 pounds (9.6 stone or 61.2 kg).

Russell Jr vs Isaac Cruz stats

Gary Russell Jr would step into the ring with a record of 32 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, 19 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz would make his way to the ring with a record of 28 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, with 18 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Cruz would have a slight advantage in power over Russell Jr, with a 64% knockout percentage compared to Russell Jr's 59%.

Gary Russell Jr is the older man by 10 years, at 37 years old.

Russell Jr has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Gary Russell Jr fights out of the southpaw stance, while Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz is an orthodox fighter.

Russell Jr is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 2 more fights, and made his debut in 2009, 6 years and 1 month earlier than Cruz, whose first professional fight was in 2015. He has fought 2 more professional rounds, totaling 182 compared to Cruz's 180.

Russell Jr vs Isaac Cruz form

Russell Jr has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he won against Hugo Alberto Castaneda Marroquin on July 19, 2025, by technical knockout in the 10th round at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had been beaten by Mark Magsayo on January 22, 2022, by majority decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Borgata Hotel Casino, New Jersey.

Going into that contest, he had won against Tugstsogt Nyambayar on February 8, 2020, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Before that, he had beaten Kiko Martinez on May 18, 2019, by technical knockout in the 5th round in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York.

He had defeated Joseph ‘Jo Jo’ Diaz on May 19, 2018, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Featherweight championship fight at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Cruz has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he won against Omar Salcido Gamez on July 19, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had won against Angel Fierro on February 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had lost to Jose Valenzuela on August 3, 2024, by split decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles.

Before that, he had defeated Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero on March 30, 2024, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

He had beaten Giovanni Cabrera on July 29, 2023, by split decision in their 12 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz has been fighting more than Gary Russell Jr.

Gary Russell Jr last fought 6 months and 16 days ago, while Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz's last outing was 6 months and 16 days ago.

Russell Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 7 years, 8 months and 16 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 1 year, 6 months and 17 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 51 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.2 rounds on average.

Cruz's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 6 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 3 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 52 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.4 rounds on average.

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