Norberto Bravo

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Norberto Bravo
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Nickname(s)El Gallito (The Fighting Rooster)
Weight(s) Middleweight
Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Born (1970-12-04) December 4, 1970 (age 52)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins27
Wins by KO15
Losses18
Draws2
No contests1

Norberto Bravo (born December 4, 1970) is an American professional boxer, and is a contestant on the ESPN reality show Contender Season 2 .

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Early life

Bravo was born in Tucson, Arizona.

Professional career

In the amateur ranks, Bravo posted 120 wins in 130 fights. [1] He became a professional at age 20, and once fought Ishe Smith, a contestant on the first Contender, losing a unanimous decision in 6 rounds at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. His one no-decision came about as both he and the other boxer continued to fight after the closing bell in a 4-round bout.

The Contender

On the show Contender Season 2, Bravo was a member of the Blue Team. He fought in the second contest of the first round, choosing to face Rudy Cisneros due to Cisneros' problems making weight for the upcoming bout. Bravo won a split decision, with judge Max DeLuca scoring 49-46 Bravo, judge Lou Moret scoring 48-47 Cisneros, and judge Fritz Warner scoring 49-46 Bravo.

In the last fight of the second round, Bravo defeated Gary Balletto by unanimous decision. Bravo lost to Grady Brewer in the semifinals, despite knocking Brewer down in the first round. In the bronze medal fight against Cornelius Bundrage, Norberto lost by TKO in the seventh round.

He then went on to a 1st-round TKO defeat to Andre Berto.

Professional boxing record

48 fights27 wins18 losses
By knockout155
By decision1213
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Loss27–18–2 (1) Flag of Poland.svg Paweł Wolak TKO3 (8), 1:352009-02-21 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA
47Win27–17–2 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Luis CruzMD62008-11-07 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
46Win26–17–2 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto ValenzuelaRTD3 (6), 3:002008-07-18 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
45Loss25–17–2 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Freddy Hernández UD122008-04-18 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USAFor vacant IBA Welterweight title.
44Loss25–16–2 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Enrique Ornelas RTD7 (12), 3:002008-02-22 Flag of the United States.svg Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, USAFor NABF Middleweight title.
43Win25–15–2 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Julio PerezKO1 (8), 2:302007-10-11 Flag of the United States.svg AVA Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
42Loss24–15–2 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Yori Boy Campas UD102007-08-31 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USAFor vacant IBA Americas Super welterweight title.
41Win24–14–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Jaime Javier BarahonaTKO3 (8), 2:472007-06-21 Flag of the United States.svg AVA Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
40Loss23–14–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Andre Berto TKO1 (10), 2:282007-02-17 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, USA
39Win23–13–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Michael LuceroUD82006-12-08 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
38Loss22–13–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Cornelius Bundrage TKO7 (8), 2:222006-09-26 Flag of the United States.svg Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
37Loss22–12–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Grady Brewer MD52006-02-10 Flag of the United States.svg Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
36Win22–11–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Gary Balletto UD52006-02-06 Flag of the United States.svg Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
35Win21–11–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Rudy Cisneros SD52006-01-19 Flag of the United States.svg Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
34Loss20–11–2 (1) Flag of Ghana.svg Ben Tackie MD102005-09-23 Flag of the United States.svg USC Lyon Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
33Loss20–10–2 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Ernesto ZepedaSD122005-07-30 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USAFor IBA Continental Americas Light welterweight title.
32Loss20–9–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Demetrius Hopkins UD102005-03-25 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
31NC20–8–2 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Victor Manuel MendozaNC42005-01-06 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USABoth fighters were disqualified due to fighting after the final bell, resulting in a NC.
30Win20–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jesus Abel SantiagoUD102004-11-19 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
29Win19–8–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Gustavo CorralMD102004-08-08 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
28Draw18–8–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Omar BernalSD82004-06-04 Flag of the United States.svg Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USABravo deducted a point for hitting Bernal after knocking him down in the 5th round.
27Win18–8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Bradley JensenTKO, 1:272 (8)2004-05-14 Flag of the United States.svg Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
26Win17–8–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Victor Manuel MendozaUD62004-04-02 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
25Win16–8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony SimpkinsTKO1 (4), 2:032004-02-06 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
24Win15–8–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Julian RomeroUD62003-10-10 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
23Win14–8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Sergio Joel De la TorreUD82003-08-01 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
22Win13–8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Frankie SanchezUD82003-06-13 Flag of the United States.svg Thunderbird Casino, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
21Win12–8–1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Gerry BalagbaganTKO7 (8), 3:002003-04-04 Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Belle, Laughlin, Nevada, USA
20Loss11–8–1 Flag of the United States.svg José Celaya UD82003-02-08 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
19Loss11–7–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Jose Luis RodriguesUD62002-06-14 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
18Loss11–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ramon OlivasUD82002-04-05 Flag of the United States.svg Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
17Win11–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan NelsonTKO4 (6), 1:412002-02-22 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
16Loss10–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ishe Smith UD62001-12-28 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
15Loss10–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Joseph BradyUD82001-12-14 Flag of the United States.svg Sky City Casino, Acoma, New Mexico, USA
14Loss10–3–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ian MacKillopUD62001-09-29 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, USA
13Win10–2–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Awel AbdulaiUD82001-08-19 Flag of the United States.svg New West Night Club, Tucson, Arizona, USA
12Win9–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Danny LaborinUD42001-04-27 Flag of the United States.svg Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USA
11Loss8–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Antonio OcampoKO1 (4)1992-11-09 Flag of the United States.svg Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, USA
10Win8–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose MichaleanKO1 (4)1992-07-19 Flag of the United States.svg Tucson, Arizona, USA
9Win7–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Cesar CastilloKO2 (4)1992-07-07 Flag of the United States.svg Wyndham paradise Valley Resort, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
8Win6–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Louis SaucedoTKO4 (4)1992-06-26 Flag of the United States.svg Phoenix, Arizona, USA
7Win5–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Armando PimentelTKO4 (4), 2:571992-04-09 Flag of the United States.svg Wyndham Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
6Win4–1–1 Flag of Cuba.svg Prendice RodriguezTKO3 (4)1992-02-21 Flag of the United States.svg Pinal County Fairgrounds, Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
5Loss3–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Frank Peña SD41991-12-19 Flag of the United States.svg Hacienda Hotel and Casino, Boulder City, Nevada, USA
4Win3–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin NavarreteTKO2 (4)1991-11-06 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA
3Draw2–0–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Ramon SanchezSD41991-09-13 Flag of the United States.svg Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2Win2–0 Flag of Uganda.svg Justin Juuko TKO2 (4), 2:031991-07-06 Flag of the United States.svg Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris CrespinTKO2 (4), 1:321991-05-08 Flag of the United States.svg Riverside Resort & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, USAProfessional debut

Personal life

Bravo suffers from colorblindness. He currently lives in Tucson, is engaged with four children, and works in construction in addition to boxing. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ AXN East Asia - The Heart of Action + Adventure
  2. ↑ "Norberto Bravo Steals Show | TheSweetScience.com Boxing". www.thesweetscience.com. Archived from the original on 2008-09-07.


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