Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz’s decision to join trainer Eddy Reynoso has already sparked debate among boxing fans, mainly because many believe Cruz’s biggest problem has never been offense.
News broke On Thursday, Cruz will now train under Reynoso, the longtime trainer of Canelo Alvarez. Reynoso is widely known for teaching aggressive pressing, striking to the body and front foot offense, which has led some fans to question whether the partnership addresses the real issues that have plagued Cruz in recent fights.
Cruz is coming off a 12-round draw against Lamont Roach last December, a result that snapped his two-fight winning streak. Before that, he lost his WBA 140-pound title in a split decision loss to Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela on August 3, 2024. In both fights, Cruz struggled defensively against skilled boxers who were able to control distance and land clean counters.
That history quickly created a backlash online after Reynoso’s involvement became public.
“Drug test him right now,” one fan posted on X.
“VADA NOW!!!!” another wrote, while several others filled responses with syringe emojis and jokes referencing PED investigation linked to fighters who previously trained under Reynoso.
Other fans focused more on the boxing side of the move, questioning whether Cruz risks becoming even more aggressive under a coach already associated with a pressure-heavy offense.
Still, the partnership gives Cruz a chance to rebuild momentum at 140 pounds after a rough stretch that exposed technical errors against higher-level opposition. Whether Reynoso can hold Cruz defensively could determine whether the move succeeds or simply turns him into a sharper version of the same fighter.
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Last updated on 2026/05/22 at 12:27
