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Photos: Leo Santa Cruz vs. Kiko Martinez

Kiko Martinez is knocked to the ground by a shot from Leo Santa Cruz during their World Featherweight title bout at the Honda Center on Feb. 27.

Kiko Martinez is knocked to the ground by a shot from Leo Santa Cruz during their World Featherweight title bout at the Honda Center on Feb. 27.

  (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Kiko Martinez, Leo Santa Cruz

Kiko Martinez and Leo Santa Cruz exchange blows during their World Featherweight Championship bout Feb. 27 at the Honda Center.

  (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

Kiko Martinez

Kiko Martinez takes a shot in the face from Leo Santa Cruz during their World Featherweight Championship bout Feb. 27 at the Honda Center.

  (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

Kiko Martinez

Kiko Martinez reacts from a shot to the face from Leo Santa Cruz during their World Featherweight Championship bout Feb. 27 at the Honda Center.

  (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

Kiko Martinez

Kiko Martinez is knocked to the canvas by Leo Santa Cruz in a early round before eventually losing by TKO in the 5th round of their World Featherweight Championship bout.

  (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

Leo Santa Cruz

A bloodied but smiling Leo Santa Cruz sits in his corner between rounds before eventually beating Kiko Martinez by TKO during their World Featherweight Championship bout on Feb. 27.

  (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

Leo Santa Cruz

Leo Santa Cruz celebrates his 5th round TKO of Kiko Martinez during their World Featherweight Championship bout Feb. 27 at the Honda Center.

  (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

Leo Santa Cruz

The entourage of Leo Santa Cruz enters the arena ahead of his fight with Kiko Martinez on Feb. 27 at the Honda Center.

  (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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