Ryan Garcia, who is known for his confidence inside and outside the ring, has made bold claims about his potential matchup with the new WBA light welterweight champion, Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz. Despite fans on social media expressing doubts about Garcia’s ability to handle Cruz’s pressure, Garcia remains steadfast in his belief that he would easily beat Cruz, even predicting that he would stop him in just five rounds.
Garcia’s confidence stems from his past experiences in the ring, where he faced tough opponents like Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Oscar Duarte. While he may have struggled against Davis’ relentless pressure in their fight last year, Garcia ultimately believes that he has the skills and experience to overcome similar challenges posed by Cruz.
In his assessment of Cruz’s recent victory over Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, Garcia was not impressed and attributed Cruz’s success to Romero’s inability to handle a pressure fighter. Garcia acknowledges that he himself had difficulties in dealing with Tank’s pressure but ultimately believes that he has the tools to emerge victorious against Cruz.
Garcia draws parallels between his past opponent, Oscar Duarte, and Cruz, noting that they share a similar fighting style. While Duarte may not be on the same level as Cruz in terms of talent, Garcia feels confident in his ability to handle Cruz based on his previous success against Duarte.
Despite Duarte being a fringe contender at lightweight, Garcia’s victory over him has boosted his confidence in facing Cruz. Garcia believes that his knockout win over Duarte is indicative of his ability to handle fighters with a similar style to Cruz.
Garcia’s Strategy Against Cruz
Garcia is confident in his strategy against Cruz, emphasizing the importance of utilizing his jab and keeping Cruz at bay as he comes forward. Garcia believes that Cruz’s lack of experience in handling pressure fighters will work to his advantage, allowing him to exploit Cruz’s weaknesses and secure a victory within five rounds.
Ryan Garcia’s confidence in facing Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz is unwavering, as he believes that his past experiences and skillset will enable him to emerge victorious in their potential matchup. While Garcia’s bold claims may raise eyebrows among fans and critics, his self-assurance and strategic approach could prove to be the key to overcoming the challenges posed by Cruz in the ring.