Overview
- The judges scored it 115–111 for Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and two cards of 113–113, resulting in a majority draw at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
- Key moments included Cruz dropping Lamont Roach in round three and a seventh‑round deduction against Cruz for hitting the back of Roach’s head.
- Cruz kept the WBC interim 140‑pound belt, while both fighters voiced dissatisfaction with the verdict and signaled openness to a second meeting.
- Coverage spanned Azteca 7 and ESPN in Mexico, streaming on Disney+, and U.S. distribution via PBC pay‑per‑view on Amazon Prime Video.
- Media estimates placed Cruz’s purse at about $1.5 million and Roach’s at roughly $3 million, as the bout drew “fight of the year” praise from multiple outlets.