On July 12, 2003, Ricardo Mayorga (24-3-1, 22 KOs), the welterweight WBC, WBA (Super), and The Ring champion, defends his titles against former world champion Vernon Forrest (35-1, 26 KOs).
Ricardo Mayorga is coming in to the fight on a 11-fight win streak with a 78% KO rate; his last fight was a 3rd round TKO victory over Forrest, 5 months and 17 days ago. Vernon Forrest is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 72% KO rate, with his last fight being a 3rd round TKO loss to Mayorga, 5 months and 17 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Ricardo Mayorga at 99-1 winning odds. Vernon Forrest really doesn't have much to present against Mayorga.
Ricardo Mayorga defeated Vernon Forrest via majority decision in the rematch and successfully defended his WBC, WBA (Super), and The Ring welterweight titles. Mayorga improves his record to 25-3-1, while Forrest adds a loss to his record at 35-2.