Comments Thread For: Santa Cruz: I Can't Move Up To 130 Before Fighting Gary Russell

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Leo Santa Cruz is sure he'll finally fight Gary Russell Jr. later this year. Regardless, Santa Cruz won't move up from featherweight to 130 pounds without having faced Russell. If he did that, Santa Cruz realizes fans will criticize him for avoiding what is perceived to be his most imposing opponent at 126 pounds.
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[dan_cov]

Why not? You did with Rigo.

[Bronx2245]

Long overdue! GRJ, MAN UP!

[McNulty]

Santa sounding scared to me like this is all some bullshít.

[Pakutu93]

So fight him already!!! WTF? u ducked rigo !
People will remember u if u beat GRJ" not Flores and other bums u fought!!!

[Jab jab boom]

Still doesn't want any smoke with rigo. Still stands as one of the most blatant ducks I can think of.

[GlassJoey]

Fighting GRJ and moving up is clearly a cleverly orchestrated pre-duck of Josh Warrington.

[MisanthropicNY]

Moving up to 130 shouldn't be a problem for any of these guys. If he can't make 126 anymore, then he should move and they should move up for the fight. Barrera and Morales fought at 130.

[champion4ever]

Yes, indeed! This is one of the most anticipated fights of 2019.

[Santa_]

Looking at how much Leo is rushing to compete with top fighters - and with how active Russell is - Looks like Leo will move up around 2025.

faaaak I hope not