Isaac Cruz Gonzalez: record, next fight and profile →
PHILADELPHIA – Thomas Mattice came out on the wrong end of a decision this time on “ShoBox.” Determined Mexican Isaac Cruz edged Mattice by majority decision in a 10-round main event Showtime televised from 2300 Arena. Judges Adam Friscia and Steve Weisfeld scored their lightweight fight the same, 96-94, for Cruz, but judge David Braslow had it even (95-95).
Thomas Mattice’s upset of Michael Dutchover in his last fight was the most meaningful win of his career. The Cleveland native is determined to put on an even more impressive performance in another “ShoBox” main event Friday night in Philadelphia. Mattice (15-1-1, 11 KOs) believes beating ranked contender Isaac Cruz (18-1-1, 14 KOs) in their 10-round fight will move him closer to a title eliminator in the 135-pound division and establish him as legitimate lightweight contender.
Mattice-Cruz ShoBox Quadrupleheader Weights Photos - Rising lightweight prospect and ShoBox: The New Generation veteran Thomas Mattice and hard-hitting Isaac Cruz both made weight a day before their ShoBox main event on Friday, February 14 live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. (photos by Amanda Westcott)
Rising lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz Gonzalez in the 10-round main event of ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, February 14 live on SHOWTIME from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.