Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach kicked off fight week events Wednesday with an open to the public media workout before they meet for Cruz’s Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title this Saturday, December 6 headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
The media workout also featured two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr., who takes on WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster for Foster’s title in the co-main event.
Also working out Wednesday were WBA Middleweight World Champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara and hard-hitting challenger Johan Gonzalez, who meet in a 160-pound world title fight, plus rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. and top contender Shane Mosley Jr., who kick off the pay-per-view at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT for the Interim WBC Middleweight Title.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from the Event Center at Pica Pica Plaza in San Antonio:
ISAAC “PITBULL” CRUZ
“It’s been five years since I was here in San Antonio and I’m so glad to be back. I’m here to put on a show. The love means so much to me and I’m gonna give that love right back.
“This is a very important fight and I’m prepared both physically and mentally to take this win home on Saturday.
“In 2020 we started off the pay-per-view in San Antonio and now I’m here headlining the pay-per-view. I have to make this fight another seminal moment in my career.
“I can promise you that this is gonna be an exciting fight, round after round. And I’m gonna get the win.”
LAMONT ROACH
“San Antonio is great and I’m glad to be back. I can’t wait to put on a show for everyone on Saturday night.
“It fuels me to carry the weight of my city on my back and come in here and perform like I’m supposed to.
“It feels good to be here reaping the benefits on my hard work. I’m gonna continue headlining and continue to be a big name in the sport.”
STEPHEN FULTON JR.
“The most important thing is to become the first three-division world champion from Philadelphia and stamp my legacy.
“To come from the city I come from, to accomplish something that none of the other great fighters have accomplished, it means everything to me.
“I love the energy of the fans here. I’ve fought in Texas multiple times and gotten multiple knockouts here.
“You’re gonna see a great performance, but if the knockout is there, I’m definitely gonna put on a hell of a show for everyone out there.”
ERISLANDY LARA
“I’m just focused on fighting, no matter who the opponent is. I’m not even gonna mention that guy’s name cause he doesn’t deserve it.
“I’m glad to be on this big card. It means a lot. We’re gonna go out there prepared and see what our opponent does and take it from there.”
JOHAN GONZALEZ
“I’m really excited about getting this opportunity. I’m here and I’m here to win. I’m here to shock the world.
“Before the fight against Jarrett Hurd I trained hard, stayed disciplined and got the win. This is no different. My fundamentals and my hunger to be the best will make the difference.
“I’m gonna put on a show for everyone. I’m not gonna let anyone down. That’s the most important thing to me.
“I’m still coming down to earth about the excitement I’m feeling to get this opportunity. On Saturday it will be a new feeling to become world champion.
JESUS RAMOS JR.
“I’m here to stop his momentum. We’re gonna give the fans a show. This is a big moment for me. I’m blessed to be here fighting in Texas for the first time and I’m gonna enjoy it.
“I’m gonna show everything on Saturday night. I’ve got a lot to my game and I’ve been working hard to show everyone.
“I love to fight regularly and put on a show. Hopefully I can keep it up next year and carry the momentum from Saturday night.
SHANE MOSLEY JR.
“This is what we fight for. Championships, to be on a great stage with great fans. I’m excited and I’m living the dream.
“A win would mean everything. It would make everyone who’s had my back proud. I’m fighting for them.
“I feel like Ramos is undefeated right now, so it’s a big opportunity for me to beat him decisively. We get to set the tone for this card and I can’t wait.”
