Mora shocks Forrest, Williams blasts Quintana

07/06/2008

Mora shocks Forrest, Williams blasts Quintana

Paul Williams TKO1 Carlos Quintana: It didn't take long for Paul Williams to avenge the only loss of his career as he blasted Carlos Quintana in the opening round of their rematch. Williams landed left hands early and often, Quintana was decked twice before the bout was stopped at the 2:15 mark. Williams reclaims the WBO welterweight belt that he originally took from Antonio Margarito but then lost to Quintana.

Sergio Mora W12 Vernon Forrest: Sergio Mora successfully made the transition from contender to champion as he dethroned WBC junior middleweight champion Vernon Forrest in a major upset on Showtime Championship Boxing. Forrest was in control of the early rounds but got winded midway through the bout, at which point Mora took control and did not relinquish it. Official scores were a majority decision on Mora's favor: 116-112, 115-113, 114-114.