With just a month to go, the December 6 PBC-Amazon Prime headliner – Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. – is steadily moving into mainstream discussion. The fight between the WBC light welterweight interim titleholder and the WBA super lightweight champion is a dream come true for boxing purists. It’s a classic clash of styles between a heavy-hitting slugger and a refined counterpuncher.

Both Lamont Roach Jr. and Isaac Cruz share a common foe – Gervonta Davis. While Pitbull made headlines by becoming only the second man to take Tank the distance, Roach Jr. went one better by earning a draw in a fight many felt he had won. Considering the Mexican’s recent performances, including a loss to Rayo Valenzuela last year before bouncing back, many have picked Roach Jr. as their favor

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