Ryan Garcia Targeted by Isaac Cruz for a December Bout Following San Diego Win
Updated on September 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM

A Direct Challenge Following Stoppage Victory in San Diego
Following his sixth-round stoppage victory over Nestor Bravo during an event in San Diego, Isaac Cruz immediately called out Ryan Garcia from the ring. The Mexican fighter capitalized on his dominant showing to issue a direct public challenge to Garcia for their next respective appearance.
Ryan Garcia reacted promptly to the challenge by accepting the idea of a matchup and targeting a potential fight date in December. This development sets up a possible high-profile clash before the end of the year, representing a concrete step forward in negotiations between the two camps.
Multiple Options and Remaining Uncertainties
Alongside the December option against Isaac Cruz, Ryan Garcia has also positioned Teofimo Lopez as another primary target. Although significant interest in a major bout with Lopez has been publicly voiced, the finalization and official scheduling of any such matchup remain subject to ongoing developments.
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- Ryan Garcia Denies Teofimo Lopez February 6 Talks (Opens in a new tab)Boxing News 24 · Consulted on 22 Sept 2026
- Ryan Garcia Calls Out Tank, Teofimo, Crawford — Gets Pitbull (Opens in a new tab)World Boxing News · Consulted on 22 Sept 2026