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Feeling robbed, again, fuming Lamont Roach demands ‘immediate rematch’ with ‘even playing field’

Story byLamont Roach Jr. once again found himself answering questions about a controversial draw in 2025 — this time against Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. (Timothy Nwachukwu via )Alan DawsonUncrownedSun, December 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM UTC·3 min readLamont Roach came from behind in his fight with Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz on Saturday, but was once again denied a win after judges ruled their showdown for the WBC interim super lightweight title in San Antonio as a majority draw. Commentators on the PBC Prime Video broadcast immediately called the result "controversial," and though Roach appeared disheartened, it was familiar territory for the American boxer, who was infamously robbed of a win against Gervonta "Tank" Davis this past March. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I've proved I'll fight anyone, even outside my natural weight,” the 30-year-old fumed at his post-fight press conference inside the Frost Bank Center.“I moved up against a tough competitor, [but to be denied] two times in a row?

Feeling robbed, again, fuming Lamont Roach demands ‘immediate rematch’ with ‘even playing field’

Credit: Lamont Roach Jr. once again found himself answering questions about a controversial draw in 2025 — this time against Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz.

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  • That's crazy.
  • I can't fight my opponent and the judges.
  • We've got to do something about it.”With 191 punches finding their target from 467 thrown, Roach out-landed Cruz (159-of-544), and he was more accurate too.
  • Roach out-landed Cruz in eight rounds, was more active with his jab, and connected on 48.8% of his power punches for good measure, according to Compubox data. Regardless, one judge scored a 115-111 fight for Cruz but was overruled by two 113-113 cards. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I think I won, and I definitely outboxed him,” Roach said.
  • “All I need is an even playing field, that's all.”Roach turned up to the media event with ice on his right hand, and said he felt it break in the fifth round.
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