Isaac Cruz Defeats Omar Salcido After Fierro Withdraws
| Fighter | Record | Age | Height | Reach | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Cruz | 27-3-1 (18 KO) | 27 | 5’5″ | 62.6″ | Orthodox |
| Angel Fierro | 23-3-2 (18 KO) | 31 | 5’7″ | 70.1″ | Orthodox |
Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz defeated Omar Salcido by unanimous decision on July 19, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Salcido replaced Angel Fierro, who withdrew because of a medical emergency.
Salcido replaces Fierro
Cruz dropped Salcido in the final round and won by scores of 100–88, 99–89 and 99–89. Cruz and Fierro had fought in February, when Cruz won a 10-round unanimous decision.
Cruz scores a knockdown in Round 10
The change altered the undercard matchup for the Pacquiao–Barrios event. Salcido stepped in on short notice, while Cruz earned another win at 140 pounds.
The replacement did not diminish the importance of Cruz’s return to the ring after his February win over Fierro. Salcido accepted the opportunity on short notice and went the distance before the late knockdown. Cruz’s clear decision added another result to his campaign at 140 pounds. Salcido accepted the matchup on short notice after Fierro was ruled out, giving Cruz an opponent for the Las Vegas card.
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