After twelve rounds, the judges counted 118-110 and twice 116-112 in favor of the World Boxing Organization champion. From the second round, Gonzalez boxed with a dissection under his right eye. Navarrete earned $550,000 for his performance and $185,000 went to his opponent.
At the same gala, welterweight Giovanni Santillan (28-0, 15 KOs) defeated Angel Ruiz (17-2, 12 KOs) by unanimous decision. After twelve rounds, the judges counted it 99-91 and twice 100-90.