San Antonio boxing fans were treated to one of the most electrifying fight nights of the year when Lamont Roach Jr. and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz collided in front of 10,230 roaring spectators. In a battle packed with skill, grit, back-and-forth momentum, and high emotion, the fight ended in a majority draw — marking Roach’s second consecutive draw and sparking intense debate among fans, media, and fighters.
“I thought I did enough to win,” Roach said after the fight, frustration and pride visible in his voice. “I boxed smart, landed clean, controlled the pace — but sometimes boxing politics do what boxing politics do.”
That sentiment echoed across social media, where many fans and analysts argued Roach delivered one of the most disciplined and technically polished performances seen inside the ring in years.
Cruz came in with his signature forward-marching aggression, banging the body and crowding the inside. Roach, meanwhile, fought perhaps the best tactical performance of his career — countering sharply, turning angles, and making Cruz miss repeatedly.
Boxing enthusiasts immediately labeled it:
✔️ “One of the best technical vs pressure fights of the decade”
✔️ “A masterclass in footwork and counters”
✔️ “Fight of the year contender”
The arena was electric. Every Cruz flurry ignited Mexican boxing loyalists, while every Roach precision shot lit up half the building in return.
Two of three judges scored it 113-113, while the final card tilted narrowly for Cruz.
| Judge | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Lamont Roach | 113 | |
| Isaac Cruz | 113 | |
| Majority Decision: DRAW |
This makes Roach’s second consecutive draw, despite controlling long stretches of the action in both.
📝 Round-by-Round Official Score Table
| Round | Roach (White) | Cruz (Yellow/Pink) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 | 10 |
| 4 | 9 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 | 9 |
| 6 | 10 | 9 |
| 7 | 10 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 9 | 10 | 9 |
| 10 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 | 9 |
| 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Totals | 113 | 113 |
While Roach voiced disappointment, he remained respectful — calling Cruz a “warrior” and expressing interest in doing it again.
Cruz acknowledged Roach’s sharp performance but insisted he landed the heavier damage — fueling fan demand for a rematch.
“Run it back,” Roach challenged. “Let’s do it again — somewhere neutral — and give the fans what they deserve.”
Regardless of controversy, boxing fans walked away buzzing.
It was:
🔥 High skill
🔥 High pressure
🔥 High stakes
🔥 High emotion
A modern chess match wrapped inside a street fight — and San Antonio got every cent of value out of their 10,230 tickets sold.
With calls for an immediate rematch heating up online, this storyline is far from over — and Lamont Roach Jr., now with two draws in a row, enters a new career narrative:
He isn’t just winning fights — he’s forcing boxing’s elite into razor-edge survival mode.
