Leo Santa Cruz vs. Abner Mares (1st meeting)

Leo Santa Cruz 125 lbs beat Abner Mares 125 lbs by MD in round 12 of 12

• Date: 2015-08-29
• Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
• Referee: Jack Reiss
• Judge: Jesse Reyes 117-111
• Judge: Max DeLuca 114-114
• Judge: Steve Morrow 117-111

• WBA Super World Featherweight Title (Vacant title)
• WBC Diamond Featherweight Title (Vacant title)

Notes

• Santa Cruz was cut over the right eye by an accidental headbutt in round 3.
• Mares suffered a cut over the left eye in round 3 from an accidental headbutt. He also suffered a cut over the right eye in round 10 from a headbutt.

Preceded by: Inaugural

WBC Diamond Featherweight Title Fight # 1

Succeeded by: Santa Cruz vs. Mares II