Ryan Garcia says Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz has run out of chances.
Garcia is looking for a quick turnaround after stopping Conor Benn in the second round earlier this month to retain the WBC welterweight title. He has made Cruz his top target for December.
Cruz stopped Nestor Bravo in the sixth round on September 19 and called out Garcia in his post-fight interview. Garcia is not buying it, per a clip captured by The Ring.
Pitbull do not want it, my guy. I told you that I am going to give him one more chance and he has ducked three times.
Once you’ve ducked three times, bro, there is nothing more to say. He ducked, that’s it, bro ducked for sure.
Teofimo Lopez had also been floated as a possible opponent for Garcia. However, Lopez has been ordered to face Jack Catterall next to keep his WBA welterweight title. It remains to be seen whether Lopez takes that fight or vacates the belt. His team has said they were assured the mandatory would not be called.
Garcia won the WBC title from Mario Barrios in February. A third win this year could put him in the running for Fighter of the Year.
Garcia has also been linked to a possible rematch with Gervonta Davis, and his name came up last week as a possible replacement if Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fell through.
