By Dan Rodkewich @ Ringside

Sergio Mora W8 Peter Manfredo... Much to the delight of his hometown fans, Sergio Mora retained his Contender title and kept his unblemished record in tact with a very questionable split decision over Peter Manfredo Jr. The official scores for this eight rounder were 77-75 Mora (twice) and 77-75 Manfredo. Editor's note: Mora fought bravely with a huge cut over his left eye but it was Manfredo doing the celebrating when the final bell sounded. Punchstats favored the loser, 180-133 in punches landed and so did ESPN announcer and respected trainer Teddy Atlas, 78-75.  Of the official judges, only Marty Denkin agreed with Atlas, scoring it  77-75 in Manfredo's favor. He was overruled 77-75 by the remaining two judges, who had it for Mora.