Isaac Cruz will defend his WBA World Super Lightweight Title against Jose Valenzuela at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. This undercard fight precedes the main event featuring Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov.
Cruz, turning professional in 2015, has secured 26 wins with a notable knockout rate of 69.23%. Recent victories include stopping Rolando Romero in March 2024 and outscoring Giovanni Cabrera in 2023 confirm his skills at the super lightweight level. Valenzuela, who debuted professionally in 2018, shows potential with a similar knockout record but has faced tough challenges, notably a defeat to Edwin De Los Santos last year.
| Method of victory | Isaac Cruz | Jose Valenzuela |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.7 (-150) | 10.0 (+900) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.3 (+330) | 6.5 (+550) |
Isaac Cruz is the favorite going into the fight, priced at 1.2 (-400), indicating a higher likelihood of winning against Jose Valenzuela, who stands as the underdog at 4.5 (+350). Cruz has better odds to close the fight by KO/TKO/DQ at 1.7 (-150) compared to Valenzuela's long shot of 10.0 (+900). Winning by points or decision shows Cruz with a significant probability, priced at 4.3 (+330), whereas Valenzuela's chances are lower at 6.5 (+550). Bets lean heavily towards Cruz triumphing possibly through an early knockout.
Live coverage for the Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela main card will start at 04:30 PM EST on DAZN PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Watch this story: Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-08-03 | 16:30 | 19:40 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-08-03 | 13:30 | 16:40 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-08-03 | 21:30 | 00:40 |
| Australia | 2024-08-04 | 08:30 | 11:40 |
You can watch Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela via DAZN.
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