Following a somewhat turbulent 2024, Isaac Cruz is set to return to the ring on February 1. On Saturday night, the former WBA light welterweight champion will face the unheralded Angel Fierro as part of the David Benavidez–David Morrell card at the T-Mobile Arena. The fight comes after Cruz’s dethroning last August 3 at the BMO Stadium.

Outboxed and outmaneuvered by the clever Jose ‘El Rayo’ Valenzuela, ‘Pitbull’ Cruz was forced to relinquish his world title. Earlier in the year, on March 30, Cruz had claimed the WBA title in dramatic fashion, knocking out Rolando Romero on the inaugural PBC-Amazon card. Though Fierro is expected to put up a fight, many fans believe Cruz will emerge victorious. A win could set the stage for high-stakes clashes with the top names in the 140-pound division, paving the way for larger paydays. Naturally, this has sparked curiosity about Cruz’s career earnings and his net worth before potentially securing an even bigger payday.

Isaac Cruz’s net worth

Isaac Cruz maintains a low profile outside the ring, allowing his gloves to do the talking. This makes it difficult to pinpoint his exact net worth. However, estimates from various reports place his current net worth between $1 million and $3 million.

Boxing remains the primary source of Cruz’s earnings. While he enjoys popularity among younger fans, particularly within the Hispanic/Mexican community, there is limited information about his income from endorsements or sponsorships. One report suggests a possible tie-up with Under Armour, though this claim remains unverified.

What is Isaac Cruz’s boxing fight purse?

Details about Isaac Cruz’s fight purses may shed some light on his overall earnings and net worth. The last time Cruz stepped into the ring was on the Riyadh Season card at the Staples Center. On the Terence Crawford–Israil Madrimov card, Cruz faced Jose Valenzuela in his first title defense. Sources provide varying figures for Cruz’s payout. ‘Sporty Salaries’ reported that Cruz earned approximately $425,000, compared to Valenzuela’s guaranteed $175,000. Meanwhile, ‘NY Fights’ suggested Cruz’s total earnings, including his share of PPV revenue, were closer to $800,000.

Before his loss to Valenzuela, Cruz faced Rolando Romero for the WBC lightweight belt at the T-Mobile Arena. Reports indicate Cruz took home $650,000 for that fight. Perhaps the most significant fight of Cruz’s career was against Gervonta Davis for the WBA (Regular) lightweight title three years ago. Although the bout ended in a unanimous decision loss for Cruz, his spirited performance earned widespread respect. He remains one of only two fighters to have taken Davis the full distance.

In terms of earnings, Cruz’s guaranteed purse for the Davis fight was reported at $300,000, with an additional share of approximately 40% from PPV revenue. This brought his total income for the fight to over $600,000, according to a report from ‘DraftKings Network.’

Cruz has also faced other notable opponents, including Francisco Vargas and Yuriorkis Gamboa. However, his earnings from those fights likely pale in comparison to his payouts against higher-profile opponents.

A win over Angel Fierro could serve as the perfect reset for Isaac Cruz’s career, positioning him for big-name clashes in the super lightweight division and promising even greater financial rewards.

What’s your take? Do you think Isaac Cruz will secure a decisive victory over Angel Fierro and reignite his path to greatness?