Isaac Cruz was much better than I expected

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I had no idea who he was before and I expected him to be an easy opponent for Tank to destroy but he really impressed me with how he handled Tank. Showed tight defense, good bodywork, tagged Tank a couple times, made him uncomfortable, and wasn’t afraid. Not once was he hurt and he barely got a mark on his face. This was a very tight fight that could have been a draw.

    I look forward to seeing his upcoming fight.
     
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  2. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    Yep.
     
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  3. Snails

    Snails Active Member Full Member

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    He's extremely one dimensional and undersized for the the weight class, but a game fighter.
     
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  4. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Body snatcher.Mp promotion fighter!
     
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  5. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    I don't know about that. Cruz is game but very basic. Tank could barely land clean and that's concerning.
     
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  6. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    how is he one dimensional? he cuts the ring off well and moves his head side to side while working his way inside, and throws nice sharp punches.
     
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  7. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Nope, tank just isnt that good
     
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  8. Lesion of Doom

    Lesion of Doom Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He's definitely good and a tough matchup for guys who want to explode in from range. I think lankier dudes with great jabs would expose Cruz, tho.
     
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  9. sasto

    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's who he always is, including the flashes of a higher level and the stretches of mediocrity. If you enjoyed that he stays pretty busy so there's plenty more to watch.
     
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  10. senpai

    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He is good, but not the Level of Tank, and yet he did not lose to him.

    Cruz did not lose that fight
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Much better than I thought too, he's one tough little S.O.B. I scored it 115-113 for Tank and almost had it a draw as a couple of rounds were real close. I thought Cruz landed the harder shots. I certainly didn't think it was an 8-4 fight as one judge had it
     
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  12. Chitown

    Chitown Active Member Full Member

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    Eh I wasnt impressed. Tank has been overrated for a while and he had a hand injury in the middle of the fight. He still probably deserves a decision by 1-2 points at least. Cruzs height at the weight will be a gimmick for not much longer once guys adapt
     
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  13. chino2dapiapimp

    chino2dapiapimp WBC Fecarbox champ Full Member

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    Cautious Intensity from both guys tonight. Pitbull reminded me of a slightly busier Rocky Juarez
     
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  14. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That fight screams for 3 more rounds
     
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  15. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I don't have a problem with Twink just edging it but I can't honestly say he would've won had the ref not been in the bag and I don't think anyone, if they're being honest with themselves that is, can disagree with that assessment.

    He should've had multiple points deducted for the incessant stiff-arming, excessive holding, grabbing Cruz in headlocks, literally trying to judo trip him, and constantly pushing Cruz down all night and it not only greatly affected the path the fight took but it greatly hindered Cruz from doing what he does best.
     
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