Career
He fought many of the best fighters of his era in the division. Bratton started boxing at age 14 and competed in several Golden Gloves events before turning pro. He lost the belt two months later to Kid Gavilan by decision after Bratton"s jaw was broken within the first five rounds.
In 1953 Bratton rematched Gavilan for the World Welterweight Title and lost a lopsided decision with scores 85-65, 83-67, 82-68 all for Gavilan.
After the loss to Gavilan, Bratton"s career spiraled downward with losses to Johnny Saxton and Chico Varona. He retired in 1955 after a brutal loss to Delegate Flanagan, a fight stopped by the Ring doctor because Bratton was cut over both eyes and because he appeared "dazed and didn"t know where he was."
Bratton worked as a farm-hand after his career ended.