The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Lamont Roach Talks Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz Fight, Tank Rematch, Jake Paul Vs. Anthony Joshua + More
Dec 3, 2025
Professional boxer Lamont Roach Jr., known for his high-profile bouts, discusses his upcoming fight against Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz. He shares insights on why a rematch with Gervonta 'Tank' Davis didn’t pan out and how it reshaped his approach to choosing opponents. Roach details his preparation for Cruz's aggressive style and the importance of ring IQ. He offers thoughts on the boxing landscape, predicting that a win could elevate him to star status. Plus, he reflects on the impact of his fight with Tank and shares his goals for multi-division championships.
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Rematch Clause Created Contract Trouble
- Lamont Roach Jr. says Tank likely refused the rematch after realizing what he was up against.
- He explains the rematch clause was activated by Tank which created contractual problems they had to navigate.
One Fight Doesn’t Define A Career
- Roach views his career as bigger than any single fight and moved on after the Tank bout.
- He says beating Cruz would further validate him across multiple weight classes.
Train Bigger Sparring Partners
- Expect early storms from Cruz and prepare to capitalize on his mistakes.
- Spar with bigger, stronger fighters to simulate that pressure in camp.