Norberto Bravo

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]

Norberto Bravo
Statistics
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

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) Paweł Wolak TKO 3 (8), 1:35 2009-02-21 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USA
47 Win 27–17–2 (1) Jose Luis Cruz MD 6 2008-11-07 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
46 Win 26–17–2 (1) Roberto Valenzuela RTD 3 (6), 3:00 2008-07-18 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
45 Loss 25–17–2 (1) Freddy Hernández UD 12 2008-04-18 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA For vacant IBA Welterweight title.
44 Loss 25–16–2 (1) Enrique Ornelas RTD 7 (12), 3:00 2008-02-22 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, USA For NABF Middleweight title.
43 Win 25–15–2 (1) Julio Perez KO 1 (8), 2:30 2007-10-11 AVA Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
42 Loss 24–15–2 (1) Yori Boy Campas UD 10 2007-08-31 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA For vacant IBA Americas Super welterweight title.
41 Win 24–14–2 (1) Jaime Javier Barahona TKO 3 (8), 2:47 2007-06-21 AVA Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, USA
40 Loss 23–14–2 (1) Andre Berto TKO 1 (10), 2:28 2007-02-17 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, USA
39 Win 23–13–2 (1) Michael Lucero UD 8 2006-12-08 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
38 Loss 22–13–2 (1) Cornelius Bundrage TKO 7 (8), 2:22 2006-09-26 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
37 Loss 22–12–2 (1) Grady Brewer MD 5 2006-02-10 Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
36 Win 22–11–2 (1) Gary Balletto UD 5 2006-02-06 Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
35 Win 21–11–2 (1) Rudy Cisneros SD 5 2006-01-19 Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena, California, USA
34 Loss 20–11–2 (1) Ben Tackie MD 10 2005-09-23 USC Lyon Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
33 Loss 20–10–2 (1) Ernesto Zepeda SD 12 2005-07-30 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA For IBA Continental Americas Light welterweight title.
32 Loss 20–9–2 (1) Demetrius Hopkins UD 10 2005-03-25 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
31 NC 20–8–2 (1) Victor Manuel Mendoza NC 4 2005-01-06 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 Jesus Abel Santiago UD 10 2004-11-19 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
29 Win 19–8–2 Gustavo Corral MD 10 2004-08-08 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
28 Draw 18–8–2 Omar Bernal SD 8 2004-06-04 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 Bradley Jensen TKO, 1:27 2 (8) 2004-05-14 Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
26 Win 17–8–1 Victor Manuel Mendoza UD 6 2004-04-02 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
25 Win 16–8–1 Anthony Simpkins TKO 1 (4), 2:03 2004-02-06 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
24 Win 15–8–1 Julian Romero UD 6 2003-10-10 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, USA
23 Win 14–8–1 Sergio Joel De la Torre UD 8 2003-08-01 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
22 Win 13–8–1 Frankie Sanchez UD 8 2003-06-13 Thunderbird Casino, Norman, Oklahoma, USA
21 Win 12–8–1 Gerry Balagbagan TKO 7 (8), 3:00 2003-04-04 Colorado Belle, Laughlin, Nevada, USA
20 Loss 11–8–1 José Celaya UD 8 2003-02-08 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
19 Loss 11–7–1 Jose Luis Rodrigues UD 6 2002-06-14 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
18 Loss 11–6–1 Ramon Olivas UD 8 2002-04-05 Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
17 Win 11–5–1 Jonathan Nelson TKO 4 (6), 1:41 2002-02-22 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
16 Loss 10–5–1 Ishe Smith UD 6 2001-12-28 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
15 Loss 10–4–1 Joseph Brady UD 8 2001-12-14 Sky City Casino, Acoma, New Mexico, USA
14 Loss 10–3–1 Ian MacKillop UD 6 2001-09-29 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, USA
13 Win 10–2–1 Awel Abdulai UD 8 2001-08-19 New West Night Club, Tucson, Arizona, USA
12 Win 9–2–1 Danny Laborin UD 4 2001-04-27 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USA
11 Loss 8–2–1 Jose Antonio Ocampo KO 1 (4) 1992-11-09 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, USA
10 Win 8–1–1 Jose Michalean KO 1 (4) 1992-07-19 Tucson, Arizona, USA
9 Win 7–1–1 Cesar Castillo KO 2 (4) 1992-07-07 Wyndham paradise Valley Resort, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
8 Win 6–1–1 Louis Saucedo TKO 4 (4) 1992-06-26 Phoenix, Arizona, USA
7 Win 5–1–1 Armando Pimentel TKO 4 (4), 2:57 1992-04-09 Wyndham Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
6 Win 4–1–1 Prendice Rodriguez TKO 3 (4) 1992-02-21 Pinal County Fairgrounds, Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
5 Loss 3–1–1 Frank Peña SD 4 1991-12-19 Hacienda Hotel and Casino, Boulder City, Nevada, USA
4 Win 3–0–1 Martin Navarrete TKO 2 (4) 1991-11-06 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA
3 Draw 2–0–1 Ramon Sanchez SD 4 1991-09-13 Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
2 Win 2–0 Justin Juuko TKO 2 (4), 2:03 1991-07-06 Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
1 Win 1–0 Chris Crespin TKO 2 (4), 1:32 1991-05-08 Riverside Resort & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada, USA Professional debut

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