Pitbull Cruz defeats Nestor Bravo

Cruz (29-3-2, 19 KOs), 139 pounds, dropped Bravo (24-2, 17 KOs), 139½, during the opening round. Bravo tried to pull Cruz into a clinch while falling, beginning a foul-filled fight that kept referee Thomas Taylor busy.

Taylor deducted a point from Bravo for excessive holding in the second round. Another point came off in the fourth after Bravo threw Cruz onto the canvas.

Cruz ended the disorder at 1:30 of round six. A clean left hook landed on Bravo’s chin and left him seated on the canvas as Taylor completed the count.