Abel Sanchez believes William Zepeda has moved beyond a fight with Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. Following Zepeda’s dominant victory over Lamont Roach Jr., the veteran trainer argued the newly crowned WBC lightweight champion should pursue more technically accomplished opponents instead.
The interviewer pitched Pitbull Cruz as the ideal next opponent, arguing the matchup would sell out arenas in Los Angeles, Phoenix and Texas because of the fighters’ aggressive styles and large Mexican fan bases. Sanchez saw it differently.
“I wouldn’t want to see that fight,” Sanchez said to Fight Hub TV.
When Villegas countered
