Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro: Live round-by-round updates

The Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro round-by-round updates are here. They offer fans real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming light welterweight or super lightweight clash. The event begins at 6:00 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 3:00 PM P.T. (Pacific Time), while the main card starts at 8:00 PM E.T. / 5:00 PM P.T.

However, the matchup between Cruz and Fierro is estimated to take place at roughly 11:30 PM E.T. / 8:30 PM P.T. The All-Mexican matchup is scheduled for 10 rounds and is, in some ways, expected to be a showcase for 'Pitbull,' who is 26-3-1 and a far more accomplished boxer than the 23-2-2 Fierro.

Cruz is a former world champion, having previously captured the WBA super lightweight title from fellow power-puncher Rolando 'Rolly' Romero in a stunning TKO win. By comparison, Fierro, who is himself a heavy-handed boxer, has never touched a world title in 27 fights, winning only secondary belts.

Moreover, Cruz has experience against the best of the best, having once faced the great Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. Not only did he withstand his power, he forced a reasonably competitive fight from a man who has annihilated virtually everyone who has stood before him.

Therein lies the difference. Cruz is expected to beat Fierro, despite coming off a loss to José Valenzuela. His chin is unbreakable, and his power is fearsome. Fierro will not be able to do what Davis couldn't and knock Cruz out. This is reflected by the oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Cruz is an overwhelming -900 favorite, while Fierro is a +550 underdog.

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Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro

Round 1: The round starts with immediate pressure from Cruz, who batters Fierro's body with heavy shots. He's relentless, unloading on his foe with combinations, landing to the body and head. Fierro has to do something to earn Cruz's respect, he's being walked down without fear.

Cruz cracks Fierro mid-combination, landing a big right hand that backs Fierro up. However, Fierro returns fire, finding a home for a good right hand himself. But Cruz shrugs it off, continuing his relentless pressure, ripping the body with an uppercut. A big right hand lands for Cruz over the top.

They clinch as Fierro intercepts Cruz with a straight-counter. An overhand right misses for Cruz, with Fierro landing his own counters. 10-9 Cruz

Round 2: Fierro tries to impose himself, landing a combination, but it isn't long before Cruz is walking him down again. A big left hook lands for Cruz following a body shot. However, Fierro lands some sniping counterpunches off the back-foot. Cruz traps Fierro in the corner, digging to the body.

Once they find themselves vack in the center, Cruz continues his assault, blasting him to the body and Fierro is hunching over every time. Not a good reaction from Fierro. As Cruz marches forward, Fierro lands a sneaky check hook. But Cruz won't be deterred, unleashing a combination that snaps Fierro's head back.

Fierro lands a good combination, but nothing is dissuading Cruz from pressuring. 10-9 Cruz

Round 3: A jab lands for Fierro, but Cruz walks forward nonetheless. Cruz with a one-two, before launching himself into range, only to eat an uppercut from Fierro. Unfortunately for him, Cruz continues to walk him down, ripping to the body, with an overhand right just missing.

A second right hand lands for 'Pitbull' who continues to crowd Cruz. However, Fierro lands a hard shot on the inside, appearing to stun Cruz. This is a rare sight, as Cruz's chin is legendary. They start trading, with the optics favoring Fierro. They clinch for a split-second but separate.

They end the round exchanging. 10-9 Fierro

Round 4: Fierro and Cruz meet in the middle, and the dynamic of old is quickly reestablished as 'Pitbull' continues his heavy pressure. A body jab lands for Cruz, but Fierro fires back. A jab from Cruz, but as he makes his way inside, there's an accidental clash of heads.

After a brief pause, the fight resumes, and Fierro is using his jab to keep Cruz on the outside, but Cruz manages to close the distance anyway, landing to the body. However, as Cruz gets in close, Fierro pivots awway at an angle and now he's the one applying pressure.

They trade blows, and Cruz lands a big right hand, but Fierro's chin is also carved from granite. Cruz with body shots, and Fierro with counters in-between. 10-9 Fierro

Round 5: Cruz wastes no time in marching forward, landing to the body and ending with an overhand right up top. Fierro answers with counters, but Cruz blasts him with another right hand. More body shots from Cruz, but Fierro continues to land counterpunches.

The dynamic continues, with Fierro landing counters and Cruz blasting the body on the front foot. They clinch, and it's clear that both men are waning as the fight progresses. A counter-right hand from Fierro barely misses. Fierro on the front foot now, but 'Pitbull' lands a good body shot.

The round ends with a four-punch combination from Cruz. 10-9 Cruz

Round 6: Jabs from both men, with Cruz subsequently finding a home for a two-punch combination. Now Fierro is applying pressure, backing Cruz up, landing his own combinations. He's also wise to his opponent's tactics, moving his head and shoulder-rolling in the pocket.

Fierro appears to have lost his fear of Cruz's power, landing some good combinations. Cruz has slowed down, and his combinations have lost their pop and speed. Some good uppercuts from Fierro, who is defying expectations. This was supposed to be an easy fight for Cruz.

A good body shot from Cruz lands, followed by another. But Fierro is back on the front foot, landing his counters. 10-9 Fierro

Round 7: More pressure from Fierro, and it's clear that Cruz is waning. Cruz tries to recommit to the body, but Fierro continues landing counters to the head. 'Pitbull' just isn't able to pressure Fierro the way he used to in the earlier rounds, and Fierro is now finding pockets for his counters.

Nevertheless, Cruz lands some good body shots. A jab from Cruz, who is a rare sight. A nice body shot from Cruz, with Fierro landing some decent shots as well. They're both tired. 10-9 Fierro

Round 8: They meet in the center, trading, with Fierro landing better. Cruz, though, is following his corner's advice, trying not to allow Fierro to have any moments. Cruz is doing better, but Fierro lands a slick one-two. They clinch, and both men are absolutely exhausted.

A good check hook lands for Cruz. The spring briefly returns to Fierro's steps as he pivots out of angles, landing counterpunches. Cruz lands a pair of hooks on the inside, backing Fierro up. Cruz with a lunging right hand, but Fierro just isn't going down. Neither man can truly hurt the other.

They trade body shots, and Cruz lands a good left hook. 10-9 Fierro

Round 9: Cruz trying to impose himself like he did in the beginning of the fight, but Fierro catches him with counters. Neither man is giving the other any breathing room. Fierro lands with some jabs, but Cruz closes the distance and they briefly clinch. They separate, and Cruz lands some good power-punches.

Fierro fires back with a nice combination. Body shots from Cruz, and jabs from Fierro, who backs Cruz up to the ropes. Fierro gets greedy and Cruz blasts him with a hook. He lands hard again. They meet in the center and trade like madmen, with both men having moments of success.

But Cruz just has a little bit more pop. 10-9 Fierro

Round 10: Cruz tries to back Fierro up, but his foe makes his way back to the center of the ring. Both men are firing off everything they have left, emptying out the gas tank. Fierro is now on the front foot, landing his own shots. They clinch and the referee separates them.

Cruz lands some good shots, but he's so tired that his body language will likely lose him this round as Fierro lands counters. They clinch again. After separating, Cruz returns to his body shots, appearing to have a second wind. He lands a big right hand, and Fierro misses with his counter.

Cruz ends the round strong, despite looking like he was gasping for air in the beginning. 10-9 Cruz

Official Decision: Isaac Cruz def. Angel Fierro via unanimous decision (96-94, 97-93, 98-92)