Richard Torrez halts Brandon Moore in five, Emiliano Vargas remains unbeaten

SAN DIEGO – In a clash of unbeaten heavyweight prospects, Richard Torrez took a step forward in his pro career with a fifth-round stoppage of Brandon Moore before a partisan crowd at the Pechanga Arena.

Torres, who resides in Tulare, California, improved to 10-0, 10 knockouts.

From the opening bell, the southpaw was the aggressor, putting the taller Moore on the defensive. The action early on was sloppy, as both fighters clenched when Torrez took initiative or when Moore attempted to counter.