Norberto Bravo

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Norberto Bravo
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Real nameNorberto Bravo
Nickname(s)El Gallito (The Fighting Rooster)
Weight(s)Middleweight
Light Middleweight
Welterweight
BornDecember 4, 1970
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. Bravo suffers from colorblindness. He currently lives in Tucson, is engaged with four children, and works in construction in addition to boxing.[1]

Early life[]

Bravo was born in Tucson, Arizona.

Pro career[]

In the amateur ranks, Bravo posted 120 wins in 130 fights.[2] 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[]

Professional record summary
48 fights 27 wins 18 losses
By knockout 15 5
By decision 12 13
Draws 2
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
48 Loss 27–18–2 (1) Poland Paweł Wolak TKO 3 (8), 1:35 2009-02-21 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA
47 Win 27–17–2 (1) Mexico Jose Luis Cruz MD 6 2008-11-07 United States Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
46 Win 26–17–2 (1) Mexico Roberto Valenzuela RTD 3 (6), 3:00 2008-07-18 United States Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
45 Loss 25–17–2 (1) Mexico Freddy Hernández UD 12 2008-04-18 United States Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA For vacant IBA Welterweight title.
44 Loss 25–16–2 (1) Mexico Enrique Ornelas RTD 7 (12), 3:00 2008-02-22 United States Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, USA For NABF Middleweight title.
43 Win 25–15–2 (1) Mexico Julio Perez KO 1 (8), 2:30 2007-10-11 United States AVA Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
42 Loss 24–15–2 (1) Mexico Yori Boy Campas UD 10 2007-08-31 United States Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA For vacant IBA Americas Super welterweight title.
41 Win 24–14–2 (1) United States Jaime Javier Barahona TKO 3 (8), 2:47 2007-06-21 United States AVA Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
40 Loss 23–14–2 (1) United States Andre Berto TKO 1 (10), 2:28 2007-02-17 United States Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, USA
39 Win 23–13–2 (1) United States Michael Lucero UD 8 2006-12-08 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
38 Loss 22–13–2 (1) United States Cornelius Bundrage TKO 7 (8), 2:22 2006-09-26 United States Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
37 Loss 22–12–2 (1) United States Grady Brewer MD 5 2006-02-10 United States Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
36 Win 22–11–2 (1) United States Gary Balletto UD 5 2006-02-06 United States Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
35 Win 21–11–2 (1) United States Rudy Cisneros SD 5 2006-01-19 United States Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
34 Loss 20–11–2 (1) Ghana Ben Tackie MD 10 2005-09-23 United States USC Lyon Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
33 Loss 20–10–2 (1) Mexico Ernesto Zepeda SD 12 2005-07-30 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA For IBA Continental Americas Light welterweight title.
32 Loss 20–9–2 (1) United States Demetrius Hopkins UD 10 2005-03-25 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
31 NC 20–8–2 (1) Mexico Victor Manuel Mendoza NC 4 2005-01-06 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA Both fighters were disqualified due to fighting after the final bell, resulting in a NC.
30 Win 20–8–2 United States Jesus Abel Santiago UD 10 2004-11-19 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
29 Win 19–8–2 Mexico Gustavo Corral MD 10 2004-08-08 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
28 Draw 18–8–2 Mexico Omar Bernal SD 8 2004-06-04 United States Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Bravo deducted a point for hitting Bernal after knocking him down in the 5th round.
27 Win 18–8–1 United States Bradley Jensen TKO, 1:27 2 (8) 2004-05-14 United States Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
26 Win 17–8–1 Mexico Victor Manuel Mendoza UD 6 2004-04-02 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
25 Win 16–8–1 United States Anthony Simpkins TKO 1 (4), 2:03 2004-02-06 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
24 Win 15–8–1 Mexico Julian Romero UD 6 2003-10-10 United States Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
23 Win 14–8–1 United States Sergio Joel De la Torre UD 8 2003-08-01 United States Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
22 Win 13–8–1 United States Frankie Sanchez UD 8 2003-06-13 United States Thunderbird Casino, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
21 Win 12–8–1 Philippines Gerry Balagbagan TKO 7 (8), 3:00 2003-04-04 United States Colorado Belle, Laughlin, Nevada, USA
20 Loss 11–8–1 United States José Celaya UD 8 2003-02-08 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
19 Loss 11–7–1 Brazil Jose Luis Rodrigues UD 6 2002-06-14 United States Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
18 Loss 11–6–1 United States Ramon Olivas UD 8 2002-04-05 United States Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
17 Win 11–5–1 United States Jonathan Nelson TKO 4 (6), 1:41 2002-02-22 United States Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
16 Loss 10–5–1 United States Ishe Smith UD 6 2001-12-28 United States Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
15 Loss 10–4–1 United States Joseph Brady UD 8 2001-12-14 United States Sky City Casino, Acoma, New Mexico, USA
14 Loss 10–3–1 Canada Ian MacKillop UD 6 2001-09-29 United States Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, USA
13 Win 10–2–1 Ghana Awel Abdulai UD 8 2001-08-19 United States New West Night Club, Tucson, Arizona, USA
12 Win 9–2–1 United States Danny Laborin UD 4 2001-04-27 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USA
11 Loss 8–2–1 United States Jose Antonio Ocampo KO 1 (4) 1992-11-09 United States Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, USA
10 Win 8–1–1 United States Jose Michalean KO 1 (4) 1992-07-19 United States Tucson, Arizona, USA
9 Win 7–1–1 United States Cesar Castillo KO 2 (4) 1992-07-07 United States Wyndham paradise Valley Resort, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
8 Win 6–1–1 United States Louis Saucedo TKO 4 (4) 1992-06-26 United States Phoenix, Arizona, USA
7 Win 5–1–1 United States Armando Pimentel TKO 4 (4), 2:57 1992-04-09 United States Wyndham Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
6 Win 4–1–1 Cuba Prendice Rodriguez TKO 3 (4) 1992-02-21 United States Pinal County Fairgrounds, Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
5 Loss 3–1–1 United States Frank Peña SD 4 1991-12-19 United States Hacienda Hotel and Casino, Boulder City, Nevada, USA
4 Win 3–0–1 Mexico Martin Navarrete TKO 2 (4) 1991-11-06 United States Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA
3 Draw 2–0–1 Mexico Ramon Sanchez SD 4 1991-09-13 United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2 Win 2–0 Uganda Justin Juuko TKO 2 (4), 2:03 1991-07-06 United States Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1 Win 1–0 United States Chris Crespin TKO 2 (4), 1:32 1991-05-08 United States Riverside Resort & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, USA Professional debut

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