At first, everything was going well for the Cuban, but in the third round, problems began. At one point, Navarro was able to land a right hook to the jaw, and the favorite fell hard to the ring floor. He got back up, but moments later he was counted down again after a short right uppercut, and he had to escape with a clinch.
The 25-year-old Pero managed to withstand, and although he still faced small problems, he ultimately achieved victory. After the final bell, all the judges favored him with a score of 96-92.