Santa Cruz: I'm Not Scared, Rigondeaux Not Invincible

by Edward Chaykovsky

WBC super bantamweight World Champion Leo “Terremoto” Santa Cruz (28-0-1, 16 KOs) returns next Saturday night against Mexico’s Jesus “Estrella” Ruiz (33-5-5, 22 KOs) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The fight takes place on the Bermane Stiverne (24-1-1, 21 KOs) vs. Deontay Wilder (32-0, 32 KOs) undercard. Both fight will be televised by Showtime.

Santa Cruz said he's not scared and ready to get in the ring with WBO/WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux so they could unify the world titles.

“I feel bad for all the people talking, but if they were in my shoes they would understand. I want the Rigondeaux fight, but the promoters have not come to an agreement. If it was up to me, I would fight him whenever. I am tired of people telling me that I am scared. I am looking for that fight as soon as possible, he is not invincible. I think I have a chance to beat him. I know he is a tough fighter, but that’s what we are here for, to fight the best," Santa Cruz said.