Francisco TKOs Gallo in undercard bout

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Drian Francisco stopped tough Mexican Javier Gallo via fifth round TKO Sunday in the Brian Viloria-Hernan Marquez undercard at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

Francisco (23-1-1, 18 KOs) displayed his power and clobbered Gallo (18-6-1, 10KOs) prompting the stoppage at the 2:54 mark of their 122-pound bout.

The 30-year-old Francisco once held the WBA interim super flyweight crown.